Tech Repository: April 2023

Sunday, April 30, 2023

UK chip giant Arm files for blockbuster US share listing

In a blow to the London stock market, the firm said in March that it would not list shares in the UK. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/bu...

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Saturday, April 29, 2023

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Pings signal closure of NHS Covid-19 app

Frank Weeze 6:15 AM 0 Comments

The tracing app for England and Wales was downloaded around 30 million times. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65435326?at_med...

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Friday, April 28, 2023

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ChatGPT accessible again in Italy

Frank Weeze 11:13 AM 0 Comments

The chatbot was banned in Italy at the start of April over privacy concerns. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65431914?at_medi...

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Chromebooks just got a video editor that takes all the hassle out of movie making

Frank Weeze 5:49 AM 0 Comments

Chromebook owners can now avail themselves of the ability to quickly and easily put together and edit movies thanks to Google Photos. As ...

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UK games sector wanted Microsoft deal, says Sir Ian Livingstone

Frank Weeze 4:18 AM 0 Comments

Sir Ian Livingstone says he hopes a settlement can be reached for Microsoft's takeover of Activision. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/new...

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Tech News

Wikipedia will not perform Online Safety Bill age checks

Frank Weeze 8:13 PM 0 Comments

It says age verification would contravene its commitment to collect minimal data from readers. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technolog...

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Amazon cloud and ads units offset flat e-commerce

Frank Weeze 5:14 PM 0 Comments

Amazon has been hit as shoppers return to in-store spending after the pandemic. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65420048?at_med...

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Microsoft Edge looks set to solve Chrome’s biggest problem – bloat

Frank Weeze 7:22 AM 0 Comments

Microsoft has seemingly got plans to give Edge users a way of turning off optional features if a fresh development in testing for the brow...

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Sports Direct owner defends live face-recognition camera use

Frank Weeze 7:14 AM 0 Comments

MPs and peers criticised the technology's use, in a letter to Sports Direct parent company Frasers Group. source https://www.bbc.co.uk...

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Don’t fall for the latest Gmail scam – here’s how to protect your inbox

Frank Weeze 6:22 AM 0 Comments

A nasty new Gmail scam appears to be doing the rounds, with some users finding emails with the subject line “Online Reward Program” landing...

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Facebook owner Meta’s profits exceed expectations

Frank Weeze 5:16 AM 0 Comments

It said AI was "driving good results" across its business - which has slashed jobs worldwide. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/...

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Tech News

Elizabeth Holmes delays start of prison sentence

Frank Weeze 6:14 PM 0 Comments

The disgraced Theranos founder's more than 11-year sentence is put on hold pending appeal. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-...

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Microsoft boss: Activision Blizzard deal block is bad for Britain

Frank Weeze 5:14 PM 0 Comments

The software giant's president Brad Smith hits out after Activision Blizzard deal is blocked. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/busine...

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Apple empowers small businesses to grow and serve their customers

Frank Weeze 6:13 AM 0 Comments

Founders of Darianna Bridal & Tuxedo, Kids of Immigrants, and Señor Sisig share how they’ve harnessed the Apple ecosystem to grow their ...

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Microsoft's deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard blocked in UK

Frank Weeze 5:14 AM 0 Comments

The ruling puts the $69bn deal for the maker of Call of Duty and Candy Crush in jeopardy. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-...

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Tech News

Amazon UK could be forced to recognise first union

Frank Weeze 10:15 PM 0 Comments

A majority of staff at its Coventry warehouse have signed up to a union, the GMB says. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65340522...

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Apple MixC Shenzhen opens Friday, April 28, in China

Frank Weeze 9:10 PM 0 Comments

Apple today previewed Apple MixC Shenzhen, the second store in the vibrant city.

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Ukraine rapidly expanding its 'Army of Drones' for front line

Frank Weeze 4:13 PM 0 Comments

The country increases its drone production after millions of pounds are raised through donations. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/techno...

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Grimes says anyone can use her voice for AI-generated songs

Frank Weeze 4:13 AM 0 Comments

The pop singer invites creators to generate new music using software trained on her voice. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment...

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New rules ban subscription traps and fake reviews

Frank Weeze 2:13 AM 0 Comments

The government's Digital Markets Bill aims to help consumers and increase competition. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65...

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Monday, April 24, 2023

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Netflix to invest $2.5bn in new South Korea films and TV shows

Frank Weeze 9:13 PM 0 Comments

The firm's Co-CEO said the money will be spent on making TV shows and movies in the Asian country. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/b...

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Facebook work filtering posts 'cost me my humanity'

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

Screening out extreme content left him numb to suffering, a former Kenya-based worker tells the BBC. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/tec...

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Bonus BeReal: BeReal increases daily post limit

Frank Weeze 6:16 AM 0 Comments

Is Bonus BeReal an exciting new feature or an attempt to breathe some life back into the social app? source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/new...

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Twitter gives fake Disney account verified status

Frank Weeze 5:13 AM 0 Comments

The gold tick confirmation appeared despite the account holder saying he had not paid for it. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology...

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Sunday, April 23, 2023

Tech News

Millions of families miss out on cheap broadband

Frank Weeze 4:15 PM 0 Comments

Ofcom is concerned that people are not getting the broadband social tariffs they are entitled to. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/techno...

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Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

Frank Weeze 4:16 AM 0 Comments

Twitter restores the verified blue badge to accounts that insist they did not pay for a subscription. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/te...

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Friday, April 21, 2023

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Google accused of sabotaging Chromebooks by cutting updates

Frank Weeze 10:51 AM 0 Comments

A damning new report suggests Google has effectively sentenced old Chromebooks to death by ending support for them – a claim that the compa...

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Twitter blue tick: Multiple Hillarys and New Yorks as verifications disappear

Frank Weeze 10:13 AM 0 Comments

The social media giant has erased the once-coveted verification from thousands of accounts. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-6...

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Is time up for Twitter?

Frank Weeze 5:15 AM 0 Comments

What Elon Musk's blue checkmark shake-up could mean for the platform's future. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-653481...

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Tech News

Facebook still being used to arrange fake reviews - Which?

Frank Weeze 11:14 PM 0 Comments

The consumer group found more than a dozen groups trading reviews for free products or payments. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technol...

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Beyonce and the Pope among those to lose Twitter blue check in purge

Frank Weeze 9:16 PM 0 Comments

The social media giant has erased the once-coveted blue check verification from thousands of accounts. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/t...

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Buzzfeed News to close as media firm cuts jobs

Frank Weeze 11:13 AM 0 Comments

Buzzfeed is reducing its workforce by 15% and shutting its news site. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/65341450?at_medium=RSS&at_camp...

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Apple Saket now open in New Delhi

Frank Weeze 5:12 AM 0 Comments

Apple Saket opened today in the heart of India’s capital, allowing customers to shop the company’s full lineup.

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Google Pixel Tablet could be more expensive than an iPad – but don't panic

Frank Weeze 3:51 AM 0 Comments

Any tablet brand is going to have a hard time competing with Apple’s iPad range, but one potential approach is to undercut Apple’s slates. ...

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

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US imposes $300m penalty over hard disk drive exports to Huawei

Frank Weeze 10:16 PM 0 Comments

It is the latest move by the US government to stop sales of sophisticated technology to China. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-...

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Facebook owner Meta sees latest layoffs begin

Frank Weeze 1:13 PM 0 Comments

The social media giant is under pressure after a sharp slowdown in its ads business last year. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-...

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Apple announces major progress toward climate goals ahead of Earth Day

Frank Weeze 10:11 AM 0 Comments

Ahead of Earth Day, Apple shared progress toward its climate goals and invited customers to learn and take action via its apps and services.

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Criminal Records Service still disrupted 4 weeks after hack

Frank Weeze 7:14 AM 0 Comments

People wishing to work with children or gain emigration visas are still facing long delays. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-6...

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Apple Saket will open this Thursday, April 20, in New Delhi

Frank Weeze 2:10 AM 0 Comments

Delhi’s first Apple Store will offer personalized support and unique experiences for customers to discover Apple technology.

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Apple BKC now open in Mumbai

Frank Weeze 7:12 AM 0 Comments

Apple BKC opened today in the heart of Mumbai’s bustling Bandra Kurla Complex financial, arts, and entertainment district.

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Twitch: Kai Cenat banned from streaming platform

Frank Weeze 5:17 AM 0 Comments

The streamer holds the record for most subscriptions, with more than 300,000 at its peak. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-653...

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Monday, April 17, 2023

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Hikvision: Chinese surveillance tech giant denies leaked Pentagon spy claim

Frank Weeze 11:14 PM 0 Comments

A leaked US government document alleged that Hikvision was likely enabling Chinese espionage. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia...

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Apple in Mumbai: Tim Cook set to inaugurate first store in India

Frank Weeze 10:15 PM 0 Comments

The Apple CEO tweeted that he "can't wait to welcome" customers to the new store in Mumbai city. source https://www.bbc.co.u...

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Spotify makes 'difficult decision' to drop Heardle

Frank Weeze 8:13 AM 0 Comments

The move comes less than a year after the music streaming service bought the name-that-song game. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbe...

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Apple Card’s new high-yield Savings account is now available, offering a 4.15 percent APY

Frank Weeze 7:10 AM 0 Comments

With no fees, no minimum deposits, and no minimum balance requirements, users can easily set up and manage their Savings account directly fr...

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Sony World Photography Award 2023: Winner refuses award after revealing AI creation

Frank Weeze 6:13 AM 0 Comments

Boris Eldagsen said he used the image to test the competition and to create an "open discussion". source https://www.bbc.co.uk/n...

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Netflix apologises as Love is Blind reunion delayed for UK viewers

Frank Weeze 5:13 AM 0 Comments

The special episode was pre-recorded and aired it in the US, but global viewers are left waiting. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/techno...

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Sunday, April 16, 2023

Apple BKC in Mumbai opens for customers this Tuesday

Frank Weeze 10:10 PM 0 Comments

Apple today previewed Apple BKC, the first Apple Store in India, located in Mumbai’s bustling Bandra Kurla Complex district.

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Angry Birds: Sega in talks to buy video game maker Rovio

Frank Weeze 9:13 PM 0 Comments

The Japan-based entertainment giant Sega is in discussions over a deal for Rovio reportedly worth $1bn. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/...

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Saturday, April 15, 2023

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MacBook Air 15-inch reportedly spotted in testing – but without M3 chip

Frank Weeze 6:49 AM 0 Comments

Apple’s MacBook Air 15-inch is looking ever more likely to arrive soon, but it may do so without the much-rumored new M3 chipset. This fr...

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Friday, April 14, 2023

Internet

Humans vs AI: Why it matters when it comes to resume writing

Frank Weeze 10:22 AM 0 Comments

When the time comes to create a new resume, countless online services are available to assist you. Many of these tools rely heavily on art...

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Google's Pixel Tablet is looking increasingly like the smart displays it just killed

Frank Weeze 6:49 AM 0 Comments

A new Google Pixel Tablet leak appears to reveal that the incoming iPad rival will have a privacy switch, which means it could be as much ...

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Tech News

Twitter staff cuts leave Russian trolls unchecked

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

Troll farms are thriving after Elon Musk wiped out the team fighting them. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65067707?at_medium...

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Cash App founder Bob Lee's death: Tech worker arrested in fatal stabbing

Frank Weeze 3:13 PM 0 Comments

Bob Lee was reportedly stabbed during a row while driving in San Francisco. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65257806?at_...

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Apple will use 100 percent recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025

Frank Weeze 6:18 AM 0 Comments

Apple today announced a new 2025 target to use 100 percent recycled cobalt in all Apple-designed batteries.

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Tech News

Six things we learned from Elon Musk interview

Frank Weeze 8:15 AM 0 Comments

The world's second richest man spoke for nearly an hour on a wide range of subjects. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada...

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Elon Musk: What it's like to interview the billionaire Twitter boss

Frank Weeze 5:13 AM 0 Comments

The interview covered everything from the challenges of artificial intelligence to Twitter's current CEO. source https://www.bbc.co.uk...

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Elon Musk says Twitter will change BBC account label to 'publicly funded'

Frank Weeze 3:15 AM 0 Comments

The Twitter boss says it will be adjusted from "government funded media" to "publicly-funded". source https://www.bbc....

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Watch: Elon Musk's last-minute interview with the BBC

Frank Weeze 12:13 AM 0 Comments

Musk talks about the "pain" of owning Twitter and the BBC's objection to being labelled "government funded". sourc...

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

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Watch: Elon Musk on the BBC row

Frank Weeze 11:14 PM 0 Comments

In a last-minute interview with the BBC's James Clayton, Mr Musk was asked about the "government funded" Twitter label. sour...

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Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes to go to prison end of April

Frank Weeze 7:13 PM 0 Comments

A judge has ruled the start-up founder could not stay free while she appeals against her convictions. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/wo...

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Apple expands innovative Restore Fund for carbon removal

Frank Weeze 9:10 AM 0 Comments

A new fund with Climate Asset Management adds another option for securing high-impact, scalable, nature-based carbon removal offsets.

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Why robotic worms could one day dig beneath your feet

Frank Weeze 1:14 AM 0 Comments

Simulating an earthworm's movement is difficult, but could have very useful real-world applications. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news...

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Monday, April 10, 2023

Tech News

Artificial Intelligence: China tech giant Alibaba to roll out ChatGPT rival

Frank Weeze 10:15 PM 0 Comments

In recent months, technology firms around the world have unveiled their own generative AI chatbots. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/busi...

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Apple BKC opens April 18 and Apple Saket opens April 20

Frank Weeze 9:11 PM 0 Comments

This month, Apple will open its doors at two new retail locations in India: Apple BKC in Mumbai on April 18, and Apple Saket in Delhi on Apr...

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World Startup Convention: The India start-up gala that exploded into a scandal

Frank Weeze 5:13 PM 0 Comments

An event that dubbed itself the “world’s biggest funding festival” has been accused of duping entrepreneurs. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/...

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Vodafone broadband down for customers across UK

Frank Weeze 3:14 AM 0 Comments

Thousands of users of Vodafone landline internet have reported a loss of service. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65230801?at...

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Sunday, April 9, 2023

Tech News

Elon Musk: Tesla to build new battery factory in Shanghai

Frank Weeze 10:14 PM 0 Comments

Elon Musk's electric car firm says the Chinese plant will initially produce 10,000 units a year. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/bus...

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Netflix airs first Welsh language drama, Dal y Mellt

Frank Weeze 7:13 PM 0 Comments

Dal y Mellt becomes the first solely-Welsh language production to be shown on the streaming giant. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wa...

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Samsung to cut chip production after profits plunge 96%

Frank Weeze 5:14 PM 0 Comments

The memory chip-making giant reports its worst profit since the 2009 financial crisis. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65210190...

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Twitter: BBC objects to 'government funded media' label

Frank Weeze 1:13 PM 0 Comments

Corporation says it wants to resolve issue after one of its main accounts receives new designation. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ente...

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series could include two FE editions

Frank Weeze 6:49 AM 0 Comments

There have been a few rumblings about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 in recent weeks, and it seems as though the Android tablet series could ar...

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Friday, April 7, 2023

Tech News

The women who left their jobs to code

Frank Weeze 7:14 PM 0 Comments

Studies suggest women are less likely to work in tech than men but some are bucking the trend. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technolog...

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5 reasons why you should back up your data to the cloud

Frank Weeze 8:22 AM 0 Comments

Whether it's your computer, smartphone, or tablet, there's a lot of personal information on devices you don't want to lose. Tha...

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5 reasons why you should hire a professional resume builder

Frank Weeze 6:22 AM 0 Comments

Resumes remain the top tool when it comes to getting a new job. You can write a new resume by yourself, which will cost you nothing. Howeve...

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This European nation is officially the most creative online

Frank Weeze 2:23 AM 0 Comments

A new global study found that Iceland is leading the way in creative activity online. Of the top 30 countries web hosting provider Hostin...

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

Tech News

ChatGPT: Mayor starts legal bid over false bribery claim

Frank Weeze 9:13 AM 0 Comments

Brian Hood says chatbot ChatGPT spread false information about him serving time in prison. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65...

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Upcoming Google Pixel Tablet could copy a powerful iPad OS feature

Frank Weeze 6:49 AM 0 Comments

Google’s upcoming Pixel Tablet is set to arrive packing the latest connectivity tech, including ultra-wideband support (UWB), based on a re...

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