Tech Repository: January 2023

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Tech layoffs: PayPal cuts 2,000 jobs as global economy weakens

The online payments platform is the latest technology firm to cut costs as the global economy weakens. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/b...

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Government promises robust crypto regulation

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Proposals are being set out as scandals and tumbling values raise questions about the industry's future. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/...

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Monday, January 30, 2023

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Tech War: Biden moves to halt US exports to Huawei, reports say

Frank Weeze 9:16 PM 0 Comments

Washington has been tightening its rules on exports of US technology to China for several years. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/busines...

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Green projects are boosting UK growth - CBI report

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Projects aimed at lowering carbon emissions are boosting growth in poorer parts of the country. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-...

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Children as young as nine exposed to pornography

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

The consumption of pornography is widespread among children, the children's commissioner says. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/techn...

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Foldable iPad may launch early 2024, according to top Apple analyst

Frank Weeze 2:08 PM 0 Comments

A foldable iPad with a carbon fiber kickstand is reportedly in the works and may launch early 2024. This information comes from notable Ap...

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Apple Music launches Rihanna’s Road to Halftime ahead of Super Bowl LVII

Frank Weeze 9:12 AM 0 Comments

Apple Music is preparing to bring Rihanna fans front and center for the singer’s highly anticipated Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show.

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JD Sports says 10 million customers hit by cyber attack.

Frank Weeze 4:16 AM 0 Comments

The sportswear chain says stored data relating to its customers might be at risk following the attack. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/b...

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Friday, January 27, 2023

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AmazonSmile closes: Charities say they will suffer

Frank Weeze 6:13 PM 0 Comments

Amazon will soon close its charity scheme that allows people to donate by shopping. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64397651?...

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The Google Pixel Tablet could be the Pixel Tablet Pro in all but name

Frank Weeze 3:50 AM 0 Comments

A while ago, one leak suggested Google might be working on a Pixel Tablet Pro alongside the standard Pixel Tablet , but now it looks like ...

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

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Lockdowns linked to tenfold rise in child sex imagery

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

A charity says its data highlights how predators took advantage of the worldwide Covid-19 situation. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/tec...

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Warning over risky electric blankets sold online

Frank Weeze 4:14 PM 0 Comments

The consumer rights group Which? found products being sold online that could cause electric shocks. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/tech...

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Exclusive: here’s your first look at the OnePlus Pad, launching alongside the OnePlus 11

Frank Weeze 6:53 AM 0 Comments

The OnePlus 11 is getting its global launch on February 7, but it won’t be alone, because OnePlus has confirmed to TechRadar that the OneP...

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Donald Trump to be allowed back on to Facebook and Instagram

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The social media firm Meta said the former US president's suspension will end "in the coming weeks". source https://www.bbc....

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

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Iranian and Russian hackers targeting politicians and journalists, warn UK officials

Frank Weeze 5:21 PM 0 Comments

Politicians and journalists are being targeted with espionage attacks, the UK government is warning. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-...

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Twitter sued over antisemitic posts left online

Frank Weeze 10:13 AM 0 Comments

Two groups in Germany claim the social network has betrayed users' trust. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64404590?at_med...

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Apple, why the heck is my new MacBook’s SSD so slow?

Frank Weeze 6:50 AM 0 Comments

If you’re considering picking up one of the newly-released MacBook Pro M2 models, watch out: it looks like Apple has cut some corners (pre...

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Microsoft Outlook and Teams down for thousands around world

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Data from outage tracking website Downdetector showed more than 5,000 reports in the UK alone. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technolog...

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

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US accuses Google of 'driving out' ad rivals

Frank Weeze 1:13 PM 0 Comments

A federal lawsuit alleges the tech giant's anti-competitive actions mean more websites need paywalls. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/new...

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Apple builds on privacy commitment by unveiling new efforts on Data Privacy Day

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In celebration of Data Privacy Day, Apple today unveiled a new set of educational resources designed to help users take control of their data.

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Monday, January 23, 2023

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Climate change: Bill Gates backs Australian start-up targeting cow burps

Frank Weeze 9:14 PM 0 Comments

Livestock - such as cows - produce methane when their stomachs are digesting hard fibres. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64382...

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Heat pumps: The 'geeks' obsessing over their new heating systems

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

More people are heating their homes with heat pumps and some are getting data obsessed. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-6426145...

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BT customer contracts face probe by regulator

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Ofcom says it is looking into whether two BT companies, EE and Plusnet, have breached rules. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-...

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Microsoft extends AI partnership with ChatGPT and Dall-E maker OpenAI

Frank Weeze 10:13 AM 0 Comments

It announces a "multi-year, multibillion dollar investment" with OpenAI to accelerate breakthroughs. source https://www.bbc.co.u...

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Merriam-Webster buys Wordle-style hit game Quordle

Frank Weeze 7:13 AM 0 Comments

US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster buys Quordle, a Wordle-style five-letter-word guessing game. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/tec...

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Fed up with noisy laptop fans? Fanless cooling tech could soon bring you peace

Frank Weeze 4:50 AM 0 Comments

An innovative new cooling solution could lead to the demise of the laptop fan, if it really is as effective as its creators suggest. San Jo...

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Saturday, January 21, 2023

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The latest Apple rumor points to an OLED iPad Pro arriving in 2024

Frank Weeze 5:50 AM 0 Comments

It's been rumored for several years that Apple is thinking about switching its iPad Pro tablets to OLED display technology, and the la...

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Friday, January 20, 2023

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Don't worry, Quordle is not going behind a paywall, says Merriam-Webster

Frank Weeze 3:50 PM 0 Comments

For all those who feel a certain pride in playing Quordle, the five-letter word game best known for being four times as difficult as Wordle...

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MacBook Air 2023 could be faster and sleeker with new M3 chip

Frank Weeze 6:49 AM 0 Comments

A MacBook Air with M3 chip will be unleashed on the world by Apple in the second half of 2023, if a new rumor is to be believed. As MacRu...

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Google parent Alphabet to cut 12,000 jobs

Frank Weeze 4:15 AM 0 Comments

Six per cent of Alphabet's workforce will be lost worldwide, and US staff will be affected immediately. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/n...

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I have low vision, so I built an app to help others like me

Frank Weeze 4:15 AM 0 Comments

Adjustable smartphone camera filters change how things look, helping users see more easily. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-6...

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Crypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy

Frank Weeze 2:14 AM 0 Comments

The cryptocurrency lender’s collapse is the latest blow to the sector. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64343377?at_medium=RSS...

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

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New FTX boss John Ray could bring back bankrupt crypto firm

Frank Weeze 11:14 AM 0 Comments

John Ray said he may restart the platform to try to recover "value" for customers who lost money. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/n...

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'I use Call of Duty to speak to my family in Iran'

Frank Weeze 9:14 AM 0 Comments

Iranians in Birmingham reveal how turmoil in their homeland affects their health and livelihoods. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-eng...

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What are Meta's Quest Pro and HTC’s Vive XR Elite like to use?

Frank Weeze 7:13 AM 0 Comments

BBC News technology editor Zoe Kleinman tries two new headsets that can transport you to virtual worlds. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news...

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Cyber-crime gangs' earnings slide as victims refuse to pay

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New research points to a positive trend with ransomware gangs' profits dropping 40% in 2022. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technol...

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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Bitzlato crypto founder charged with $700m financial crimes

Frank Weeze 4:13 PM 0 Comments

Bitzlato co-founder Anatoly Legkodymov is accused of helping to process $700m in illicit funds. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business...

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More on new MacBooks: Shaky M2 Pro rumors dispelled, but Wi-Fi 6E support has a catch

Frank Weeze 7:50 AM 0 Comments

Apple’s new MacBook Pros – and Mac mini – have freshly arrived on the scene packing new spins on the M2 chip, and we’ve caught some fresh ...

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Apple introduces the new HomePod with breakthrough sound and intelligence

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Delivering incredible audio quality, enhanced Siri capabilities, and a safe and secure smart home experience.

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Apple celebrates Black History Month with Unity Collection and exclusive content

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Apple is commemorating Black History Month by announcing exclusive content and curated launches celebrating Black culture and community.

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AI image creator faces UK and US legal challenges

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Getty Images, one of the worlds biggest picture agencies, is taking action against Stability AI. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technol...

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Tech News

FTX: Collapsed crypto exchange says $415m was hacked

Frank Weeze 7:13 PM 0 Comments

Last week the company told a bankruptcy judge in Delaware that it had recovered over $5bn in assets. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/bus...

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Samsung hints it is giving Galaxy Book the Galaxy S23 Ultra treatment

Frank Weeze 3:49 PM 0 Comments

Samsung is dropping hints that its next Galaxy Book Windows laptop , expected at Unpacked on February 1, will get the Ultra treatment, simi...

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Apple introduces new Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro — more powerful, capable, and versatile than ever

Frank Weeze 7:10 AM 0 Comments

Apple today unveiled Mac mini, supercharged by M2 and the all-new M2 Pro.

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Apple surprise launches new MacBook Pro and Mac mini - plus M2 Plus and M2 Max

Frank Weeze 6:49 AM 0 Comments

Apple has quietly launched new 2023 models of the 16-inch and 14-inch MacBook Pros, alongside powerful M2 Pro and M2 Max chips - follow-ups...

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Apple unveils M2 Pro and M2 Max: next-generation chips for next-level workflows

Frank Weeze 6:10 AM 0 Comments

Supercharging MacBook Pro and Mac mini, M2 Pro and M2 Max feature a more powerful CPU and GPU, up to 96GB of unified memory, and power effic...

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Nick Cave criticises AI attempt to write Nick Cave lyrics: 'This song sucks'

Frank Weeze 5:13 AM 0 Comments

The musician responds after a popular chatbot produces lyrics "in the style of Nick Cave". source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ent...

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New Apple MacBook Pros with M2 Pro and Max chips could be revealed today

Frank Weeze 4:50 AM 0 Comments

Apple could be planning to launch new MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips later today, if a pair of fresh rumors line up as so...

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Tech giants could face jail after Tory MPs revolt on bill

Frank Weeze 12:13 AM 0 Comments

The government has conceded after nearly 50 Conservative MPs rebelled over the Online Safety Bill. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-po...

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Monday, January 16, 2023

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'It had just vanished' - the shock when tech fails

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

Cloud computing is a popular way for firms to buy computing but, when it fails, chaos ensues. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-6...

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Industrial espionage: How China sneaks out America's technology secrets

Frank Weeze 4:13 PM 0 Comments

The true extent of commercial spying is unknown but experts say it is "pervasive". source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-...

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Taliban start buying blue ticks on Twitter

Frank Weeze 10:13 AM 0 Comments

Prominent officials have bought ticks which used to indicate notable accounts verified by Twitter. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world...

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Twitter: Five ways Elon Musk has changed the platform for users

Frank Weeze 9:13 AM 0 Comments

Twitter users say the social network has "a different vibe" since the billionaire took charge. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news...

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Laptops with Nvidia RTX 4090 through to 4050 GPUs are about to go on sale

Frank Weeze 3:49 AM 0 Comments

Nvidia’s Lovelace laptop GPUs are inbound and we already knew portables carrying these RTX 4000 graphics cards would debut in February, bu...

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Sunday, January 15, 2023

Tech News

How drones could be the future of Indian farming

Frank Weeze 8:15 AM 0 Comments

Companies in India are encouraging farmers to switch to drones - but is that working? source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-6...

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VR headset prices high as Apple bides its time

Frank Weeze 3:13 AM 0 Comments

New devices from Meta and HTC cost more than £1,000, but all eyes are on rumoured Apple glasses. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technol...

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Saturday, January 14, 2023

Internet

Microsoft Edge could go for rounded corners in a big way – but that might not be popular

Frank Weeze 4:23 AM 0 Comments

Microsoft’s Edge browser could be going big on rounded corners with a fresh potential change spotted in (limited) testing right now. Neow...

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Friday, January 13, 2023

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Tesla cuts prices by up to a fifth to boost demand

Frank Weeze 4:14 PM 0 Comments

The electric car maker is reducing prices by thousands of pounds as global downturn threatens sales. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/bus...

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Winklevoss firm charged in US over crypto sales

Frank Weeze 9:15 AM 0 Comments

Its partner company is also accused of illegal sales to hundreds of thousands of investors. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-6...

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

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Apple boss Tim Cook to have pay cut by over 40% this year

Frank Weeze 9:15 PM 0 Comments

The technology giant's chief executive Tim Cook has faced criticism from investors over his salary. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/...

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Smart appliances could stop working after two years, says Which?

Frank Weeze 6:13 PM 0 Comments

The consumer champion found "hardly any" brands came close to matching a device's expected lifespan. source https://www.bbc....

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India targets China's dominance in mobile phones

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

There's some way to go, but India hopes to build its own world-class mobile phone industry. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business...

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Rishi Sunak facing major Tory rebellion over internet safety law

Frank Weeze 9:13 AM 0 Comments

Nearly 40 Tory MPs want tech bosses to face time in prison if they fail to protect children online. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-p...

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Twitter says leaked emails not hacked from its systems

Frank Weeze 8:16 AM 0 Comments

But it warns users to beware of criminals using the data to send fraudulent messages. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-6424336...

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Ignore the haters, Apple – I’d love a touchscreen MacBook

Frank Weeze 5:50 AM 0 Comments

Steve Jobs may have hated the idea of a touchscreen MacBook, but it looks like Apple may finally be warming to the idea, and if true, I thi...

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Tech News

FTX: Collapsed cryptocurrency giant recovers $5bn of assets

Frank Weeze 9:14 PM 0 Comments

The firm's former chief executive Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of orchestrating an "epic" fraud. source https://www.bbc.co.u...

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UK Twitter employees legal threat over redundancies

Frank Weeze 1:13 PM 0 Comments

A legal letter seen by BBC News calls workers' treatment "unlawful, unfair and completely unacceptable". source https://www....

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UK investor reported losing £1m in FTX collapse

Frank Weeze 9:13 AM 0 Comments

Twelve others also reported losses in the failed exchange to a City of London Police scam hotline in November. source https://www.bbc.co.u...

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Introducing Apple Business Connect

Frank Weeze 7:10 AM 0 Comments

Apple Business Connect is a free tool that allows businesses to customize the way information appears across Apple Maps, Messages, and other...

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iPhone designer Sir Jony Ive pays tribute to Tom Karen

Frank Weeze 6:13 AM 0 Comments

Sir Jony Ive said the late designer "perfectly embodied the ideals and values of a generation". source https://www.bbc.co.uk/new...

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Flying boats and other tech for cleaner shipping

Frank Weeze 3:15 AM 0 Comments

The shipping industry is experimenting with foils, sails and fuel to make itself less carbon intensive. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/...

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Apple and Major League Soccer unveil broadcasters for MLS Season Pass

Frank Weeze 8:12 AM 0 Comments

Apple and Major League Soccer announced the initial members of the accomplished team of announcers for MLS Season Pass.

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Apple celebrates a groundbreaking year in entertainment

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Apple’s Eddy Cue reflects on the year in services.

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Iran protests: Facebook wrong to remove 'death to Khamenei' posts, board finds

Frank Weeze 5:13 AM 0 Comments

Use of the slogan "death to Khamenei" in Persian did not break guidelines, a review finds. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/wor...

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Nvidia RTX 4090 laptop GPU price revealed – and it’s seriously expensive

Frank Weeze 3:49 AM 0 Comments

Nvidia’s RTX 4090 laptop GPU was revealed at CES 2023 , but if you want this power-packed graphics card, how much will it cost you? The un...

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Tech News

Why it is becoming easier to sue big tech in the UK

Frank Weeze 8:13 PM 0 Comments

The amount of damages being sought in class actions leapt from £4bn in 2021 to £26bn in 2022. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology...

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Almost 90% of games sold in UK in 2022 were digital - ERA

Frank Weeze 8:13 PM 0 Comments

Physical game sales fell 4.5% last year, the digital entertainment and retail association says. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technolo...

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YouTube star Logan Paul apologises for CryptoZoo project failure

Frank Weeze 6:14 AM 0 Comments

The YouTuber says he plans to "make this right" after fans lost money investing in his CryptoZoo game. source https://www.bbc.co...

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Sunday, January 8, 2023

Tech News

Will the metaverse be your new workplace?

Frank Weeze 7:13 PM 0 Comments

Some predict that in the future we'll work in virtual worlds, but others are not convinced. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business...

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Apple MacBook Pro laptops for 2023 could be disappointing

Frank Weeze 12:49 PM 0 Comments

The rumor mill is spinning once more concerning Apple, and this time we’ve heard spillage on the topic of what Macs will be coming out in ...

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Eyes on with Vuzix Ultralite: affordable (and amazing!) AR glasses for everyone

Frank Weeze 11:49 AM 0 Comments

“Nobody wants to look like the guy who just stepped off the Starship Enterprise,” Paul Travers, the president of AR eyewear maker Vuzix te...

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