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Russia hits Google with fine for 'illegal content'
Russia has hit Google with a 21.1bn rouble ($373m; £301m) fine for failing to restrict access to "prohibited" material about the war in Ukraine and other content. Roskomnadzor, the country's communications regulator, said the information included "fake" reports that discredited Russia's military and posts urging people to protest. It called the US tech giant a "systemati ... Read more
2022-07-18 20:48:38
Ethereum Shows Signs of Life, Hits $1,400 After Merge News
As of last week, Ether had lost nearly 70% of its value since the year began. It's a way off the $4,800 all-time-high, but the ether cryptocurrency is showing signs of life after a long downward spiral that began in April. Following news that the long-awaited Ethereum Merge could happen in September, ether passed $1,400 on Sunday. It's the first time ether, the second biggest cryptocurrency, has ... Read more
2022-07-18 03:35:50
AI Helps the Powerful but Harms the Vulnerable, Mozilla Warns
The artificial-intelligence revolution sweeping the computing industry is bringing plenty of problems along with the progress, the nonprofit concludes. AI is great for rich and powerful people and for tech giants trying to boost profits. Otherwise, artificial intelligence and the automation it enables can be harmful, nonprofit Mozilla concluded in a report published Monday. "In real life, o ... Read more
2022-07-18 03:35:16
iOS 16 Public Beta: All the Best New Features for Your iPhone
Apple's newest iPhone update, iOS 16, is now available in a public beta. This means that you can download the operating system and try out all its new features on a compatible iPhone ahead of its public release in fall. There's plenty of upgrades focused on communication, personalization and privacy, including changes to your iPhone's lock screen, Messages app and Wallet. There's even several less ... Read more
2022-07-18 03:34:23
Nothing Phone 1 Specs: How This Cheaper Phone Compares to the Pixel 6, iPhone 13
This phone is all about style, and there are some impressive specs as well to back it up. But there's one obvious missing feature: waterproofing. There's a lot of hype surrounding the Nothing Phone 1 launch, especially considering its midrange price. But there are valid reasons for the fanfare. The Phone 1 is Carl Pei's first phone launch since his departure from OnePlus, which he led from a star ... Read more
2022-07-18 03:33:42
Nothing Phone 1 Hands-On: There's a Lot to Like, Including the Price
This affordable phone offers something a bit different from an Apple, Samsung or Google device. The Nothing Phone 1 launched with a lot of hype this week, but what exactly is it? Should you buy one? And, does it rival Apple's iPhone? I've been trying out the new phone and have found plenty to like, from its flashing LED "glyph" to its affordable price. My full thoughts on the phone are ... Read more
2022-07-17 20:10:59
Google Doodle Honors Electronic Music Pioneer Oskar Sala
The German composer mastered and improved upon a precursor to the synthesizer to create the eerie bird sounds for Hitchcock's The Birds. You may not know the name Oskar Sala, but there's a good chance you're familiar with some of the German composer and physicist's work. The pioneer in the field of electronic music composed music and created sound effects for TV, radio and film, including the e ... Read more
2022-07-17 20:10:06
I'm an Apple Fitness Plus Addict Without an Apple Watch
Commentary: Apple's platform has transformed my relationship with exercise, but the focus on Watch metrics is out of sync with my fitness goals. As I pointed my skis down the slope on the first run down the mountain, I braced for the familiar gnawing ache to grip my thighs. But even though this was my first time skiing in seven years and the first time I'd hit the slopes since entering my 30s, th ... Read more
2022-07-17 20:09:49
iOS 16 Public Beta: New iPhone Features You'll Love to Use
Apple's iOS 16 is now available in a public beta, which means you can try the operating system's new features on a compatible iPhone ahead of its public release in fall. Communication, personalization and privacy are the main focuses of iOS 16, which offers upgrades to your iPhone's lock screen, Messages app and Wallet, just to name a few. First previewed at the company's annual WWDC keynote, iO ... Read more
2022-07-17 20:09:05
UK set to have world's biggest automated drone superhighway
The UK is set to become home to the world's largest automated drone superhighway within the next two years. The drones will be used on the 164-mile Skyway project connecting towns and cities, including Cambridge and Rugby. It is part of a £273m funding package for the aerospace sector which will be revealed by Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng on Monday. Other projects include drones delivering ... Read more
2022-07-17 20:06:09