Month: October 2022

Apple to put USB-C connectors in iPhones to comply with EU rules

Firm says it has no choice but to switch from proprietary Lightning port to the USB standard in EU Apple will ditch the Lightning connector on its iPhones, the company has confirmed, after European regulators decided all smartphones should have USB charging as standard in two years’ time. New EU rules require all phones sold …

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The Tinder Translator: The 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

Aileen Barratt of @tindertranslators shares what makes her laugh online, including Adam Levine memes, Saturday Night Live and a horse called Steven Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email The 10 funniest things I’ve seen on this internet, you say? No problemo. I’ve been training for this for quite a while. All those nights scrolling …

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‘I want to keep being the first’: Hideo Kojima on seven years as an independent game developer

In his 36-year career, Kojima has become one of the world’s best-known game directors – and he has never been keener to welcome fans into his world On 8 July 2022, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was delivering a political campaign speech outside the Yamato-Saidaiji Station in Nara City, Japan, when a man approached …

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YouTube’s battle with TikTok takes its toll as revenues dip

Owner Alphabet reveals first decline since it began reporting streaming site’s performance separately two years ago YouTube’s long battle against TikTok has started to take its toll after its parent company, Alphabet, reported a decline in revenue at the video-streaming site. The fall, from $7.2bn (£6.2bn) in 2021 to $7bn this year, is the first …

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TechScape: Twitch and the dark side of the streaming dream

After streamer complaints of a toxic community culture, slashes in earnings and an unsustainable work model, what next for the Amazon-owned site? Don’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Twitch is having a rough time. The live-streaming site, owned by Amazon since 2014, is synonymous for many with video games. The audience …

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Information commissioner warns firms over ‘emotional analysis’ technologies

Companies ‘should not make meaningful decisions based on technology not backed by science’ The information commissioner has warned companies to steer clear of “emotional analysis” technologies or face fines, because of the “pseudoscientific” nature of the field. It’s the first time the regulator has issued a blanket warning on the ineffectiveness of a new technology, …

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Medibank confirms hacker had access to data of all 3.9 million customers

Data breach, which exposed all Medibank, ahm and international student data, could cost health insurer $35m Follow the latest news updates with our live blog Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Medibank has revealed all of its 3.9 million customers have had their data exposed to a hacker, …

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Apple iPad review: 10th-gen tablet finally gets modern design

New base model gets bigger screen, better speakers, faster chip and 10-hour battery, but jumps in price Apple’s base model iPad gets a much-needed modern redesign with a bigger screen and a bunch of new accessories – but also a nasty price increase. The 10th-generation iPad costs from £499 ($449/A$749). Apple is still selling the …

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Alphabet third quarter results follow industry-wide trend of falling revenue

Shares of Google’s parent company were down 5% in after hours trading as firm misses analyst estimates of $70.9bn at $69bn Alphabet revenue fell below analysts’ expectations in the third quarter, it announced Tuesday, as it continues to weather an industry-wide tech slowdown. The company reported a third quarter revenue of $69bn, up 6% from …

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Goodbye to working in your PJ bottoms: are full-length holograms the future of meetings?

The latest tech innovation promises to display a mini 3D image of yourself on virtual calls — a breakthrough for human connection or a new level of awkwardness? Name: Proto M. Age: Brand spanking new. Continue reading… The latest tech innovation promises to display a mini 3D image of yourself on virtual calls — a …

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