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NHS IT supplier held to ransom by hackers
A cyber-attack on a major IT provider of the NHS has been confirmed as a ransomware attack. Advanced, which provides digital services like patient check-in and NHS 111, says it may take three to four weeks to fully recover. Ransomware hackers take control of IT systems, steal data and demand a payment from victims to recover. The NHS insists that disruption is minimal, but Advanced would not sa ... Read more
2022-08-11 20:03:15
Best Wireless Bluetooth Boom Boxes for 2022: Portable Pool and Beach Speakers, Ranked
Looking for a portable speaker that can produce big sound? These wireless Bluetooth models aren't compact, but they pack some real punch and are ruggedized for outdoor use. Bluetooth speakers come in a variety of sizes and shapes, including compact mini models that are easy to take on the go. They don't always offer the best sound, though, and what if you want something with a lot more power? Tha ... Read more
2022-08-11 03:19:27
Best Multipoint Bluetooth Headphones and Earbuds for 2022
Looking for headphones that can be paired simultaneously with two devices? Here's a list of headphones that offer the feature. With more and more devices removing headphone jacks, Bluetooth headphones have become even more ubiquitous in recent years. However, the key feature of a great pair of Bluetooth headphones is the ability to connect the cans to two different devices at the same time. This ... Read more
2022-08-11 03:18:08
Beats Collaborates With Kim Kardashian on New Fit Pro Earbuds Colors: First Look
Beats x Kim lets you "blend in or stand out" with three new neutral colors. Apple's Beats headphones brand and Kim Kardashian have introduced three new nude colors for Fit Pro earbuds: Moon, Dune and Earth. Announced Tuesday, the new Fit Pro color collection -- called Beats x Kim -- features neutral, skin-toned colors and will be available to purchase Aug. 16 online at apple.com/kim o ... Read more
2022-08-11 03:17:42
The 2022 Motorola Razr Arrives in China With a Bigger Screen, Second Camera
The Motorola Razr is making another comeback. Motorola just announced a new version of its Razr foldable phone with a dual-lens main camera, a larger 6.7-inch screen and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor. The device will be available in China on Aug. 11, coming just after Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4. Motorola has not announced pricing or plans to bring th ... Read more
2022-08-11 03:16:49
Commonwealth Games takes big step towards esports
A trial took place at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last weekend to see whether esports could take their place alongside traditional sports like swimming and athletics.
A hundred players representing 20 different Commonwealth nations fought for medals in three different video games: Rocket League, Dota2 and eFootball.
The trial was widely regarded as a success. The president of the Commonwealth Games Federation, Dame Louise Martin, told the BBC: “Going forward this will be a sport within the Games - that’s my personal opinion.”
2022-08-11 03:15:47
Meta's New AI-Powered Chatbot Isn't 'Crazy' About Facebook
US adults can contribute to the company's AI research by chatting with the bot on a public website. Sitting in front of a computer screen, I'm typing messages to a new chatbot created by Facebook parent company Meta. We talk about pizza, politics and even social media. "What do you think about Facebook?" I ask. "Not crazy about facebook.. Seems like everyone spends more time on ... Read more
2022-08-10 20:15:36
Percentage of Teens Who Say They're 'Almost Constantly' On Social Media Has Doubled in Survey
A Pew Research Center survey found 95% of kids aged 13 to 17 have access to a smartphone. More teens than ever are living their lives on social media, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center that found the share of 13- to 17-year-olds who say they're "almost constantly" online has nearly doubled, from 24% in 2014-15 to 46% today. Among Black and Hispanic teens, that shar ... Read more
2022-08-10 20:15:11
Galaxy Z Fold 4: Samsung Is Getting a Better Idea of Who Foldable Phones Are For
Samsung is furthering its foldable phone ambitions with the Galaxy Z Fold 4, which goes on sale Aug. 26 and starts at $1,800 (£1,649, AU$2,499). The new book-style foldable phone announced at Wednesday's Unpacked event has a modified design that should be easier to manage in phone mode. It's also getting new software that takes advantage of its foldable screen and routine upgrades to the process ... Read more
2022-08-10 20:14:41
Galaxy Watch 5: Here's What Samsung's Upgrading for 2022
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5, revealed Wednesday during the company's latest Unpacked event, is Samsung's latest attempt to make the ultimate Android watch following last year's Galaxy Watch 4. This time it's coming with a bigger Pro model to go with it, with both models set for an Aug. 26 release alongside the new Galaxy Fold 4 and Flip 4 foldable phones. Last year's watch served as the debut of Go ... Read more
2022-08-10 20:14:08