It’s the defining cyber crime of the 2020s, and hackers are only just beginning to exploit its potential to make money and sow mayhem In the past year, some of the UK’s most recognised institutions, from the Guardian to Royal Mail, have been hit with the defining cyber crime of our time: ransomware. Hackers locking …
Biggest and most premium Amazon slate yet is let down badly by Fire OS and lack of key apps The Fire Max 11 is Amazon’s first premium tablet and is designed to look and feel more like an iPad at half the cost. But while the appearance of the new machine is a step up, …
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As unprecedented weather leads to increasing climate anxiety, there’s a raft of different apps catering for every kind of forecast One day in 2020, close to the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Matt Rickett realized he was checking weather apps all the time. He immediately understood why: “Everything felt so unpredictable, so out of control,” …
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Software giant acquiesced after US trade commission expressed concern that Activision Blizzard acquisition would hurt gamers Microsoft has signed a binding agreement to ensure that the Call of Duty video game franchise remains available on Sony’s PlayStation platform after Microsoft’s $69bn acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the tech company said on Sunday, easing concerns from Sony …
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Latest sign that aggressive cost-cutting measures since Musk acquired Twitter are not enough to get cash flow positive Twitter’s cash flow remains negative because of a nearly 50% drop in advertising revenue and a heavy debt load, Elon Musk said on Saturday, falling short of his expectation in March that Twitter could reach cash flow …
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Experts say LBRY’s failure casts shadow on future of other ‘alt-tech’ sites as Twitter becomes more receptive to far right LBRY, the company whose video-sharing technology and bespoke cryptocurrency once powered the extremist-friendly video platform Odysee, announced on Twitter this week that it would close its doors after a federal judge in New Hampshire fined …
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The inventiveness and artistry of the Lumière brothers A nude woman reclines on a tumble of fabric, a flower in her hair and bracelet on her wrist, frankly challenging the viewer with her gaze. It’s almost Manet’s Olympia, but not quite. This photograph is an Autochrome, the process invented by Auguste and Louis Lumière in …
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EU legislation will herald greener devices, with greater longevity for software and access to user-replaceable parts The current status quo of smartphone design, repair and longevity could finally be upended in favour of users – and the planet. That is the message from campaign groups on the landmark overhaul of rules concerning batteries and eco-sensitive …
From excessive praise to overly perfect grammar, what to look out for to avoid getting scammed Fake reviews are often easy to spot – but, as with financial scams, even the smartest internet user can be fooled. So what are the top tips for avoiding being duped? And which sites can you depend on? Continue …
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EV manufacturer Lordstown Motors, lauded by Trump in 2020, has gone bankrupt – what now for the once-proud auto-making region? When Lordstown Motors, an electric vehicles (EV) manufacturer in Ohio’s Mahoning Valley, declared bankruptcy last month, it was the latest blow to a region that has seen decades of extravagant promises fail to deliver. The …
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