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• Social media boycott: Football clubs, players & sporting bodies begin protest

  30-04-2021 22:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Football clubs, players and sporting bodies begin a four-day boycott of social media platforms to tackle abuse and discrimination.
  
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• Zoë Roth sells 'Disaster Girl' meme as NFT for $500,000

  30-04-2021 19:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Zoë Roth, 21, will use the money from the sale of a 2005 image of her to pay her student loan.
  
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• Ransomware victims urged to go to police

  30-04-2021 18:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Using malicious software gangs encrypt an organisation's data and then demand money to restore it.
  
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• Canon appoints new leader for Brazil operations

  30-04-2021 15:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Masahiro Sato is tasked with driving the growth plans for the firm's business and consumer units
  
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• 53 of the best films on Netflix UK this week

  30-04-2021 15:15
  
  Stuck for a good film on Netflix? Here's our pick of the best Netflix movies to feast your eyes on, updated weekly
  
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• Apple distorted competition in the music streaming market, says EU

  30-04-2021 14:33 via zdnet.com
  
  The investigation follows a complaint made by Spotify in 2019 that accused Apple of using its position as gatekeeper of the App Store to stifle competition in music streaming.
  
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• Apple distorted competition in the music streaming market, says EC

  30-04-2021 14:33 via zdnet.com
  
  The investigation follows a complaint made by Spotify in 2019 that accused Apple of using its position as gatekeeper of the App Store to stifle competition in music streaming.
  
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• Man arrested for faking Covid-19 check-in QR codes

  30-04-2021 14:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  When members of the public attempted to sign in, they were directed to an anti-vaccination website.
  
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• Ethics of AI: Benefits and risks of artificial intelligence

  30-04-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The increasing scale of AI -- in terms of the size of neural networks, their energy use, the size of data sets, and the prevalence of the technology in society -- is raising the stakes for major ethical questions.
  
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• AirTags review: Tile trounced by the power of Apple’s Find My network

  30-04-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Curious what can be done when nearly one billion Apple devices work together? Apple’s AirTags show the potential.
  
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• Returnal does something that only a game can do

  30-04-2021 13:47
  
  The game isn’t perfect, but it’s an exciting vision of things to come
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A52 5G review: A serious mid-range 5G contender

  30-04-2021 13:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung's 6.5-inch Galaxy A52 5G offers a good set of features at an attractive price point, including a 120Hz Super-AMOLED screen, but only two of the four rear cameras really pull their weight.
  
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• The best SPF sunscreens to level up your ray-banning game

  30-04-2021 13:39
  
  Take advantage of sunny days ahead with our guide to everything sunscreen-related
  
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• Apple: Yes, the older Magic Keyboard does work with the 2021 iPad Pro (but it might not fit so well when you close it)

  30-04-2021 13:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple has admitted that its pricey Magic Keyboard from 2020 doesn't perfectly fit this year's 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
  
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• The best deals in Amazon’s Smart Home Week sale

  30-04-2021 12:48
  
  All the genuinely interesting deals on tech that brings smarts and convenience to your digs
  
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• Apple charged over 'anti-competitive' app policies

  30-04-2021 12:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech giant faces a huge fine and may be forced to make changes to the App Store.
  
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• Robotic arm harvests apples and other technology news

  30-04-2021 12:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
  
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• Microsoft: It's 90 days until the end of Skype for Business Online, here's what to expect

  30-04-2021 12:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Still working on your plans to move over to Microsoft Teams? Time is running out.
  
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• Vendor profile: Podium aims to be the SMB tech stack across messaging, payments

  30-04-2021 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Podium has a starter edition with free options​ and then payment plans that meld messaging​, transactions and now hardware via a card reader​.
  
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• Cloud computing spending accelerates again as Microsoft, Google chase AWS

  30-04-2021 11:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Digital transformation is still driving cloud adoption, and there's more to come.
  
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• Ransomware is now a national security risk. This group thinks it knows how to defeat it

  30-04-2021 11:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Recommendations ranging from additional support for victims to regulating Bitcoin to prevent it being used to extort payment aim to help protect society as a whole from being plagued by ransomware attacks.
  
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• Tech Tent: Apple’s ad-tracking bombshell

  30-04-2021 11:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The programme examines the impact of Apple's new operating system on the ad industry.
  
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• SAP admits to ‘thousands’ of illegal software exports to Iran

  30-04-2021 11:37 via zdnet.com
  
  SAP says it accepts “full responsibility for past conduct.”
  
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• WeSteal: A ‘shameless’ cryptocurrency stealer sold in the underground

  30-04-2021 10:52 via zdnet.com
  
  The brazen developer doesn’t even try to hide their creation’s true purpose.
  
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• These people aren't real but could help tackle bias in tech

  30-04-2021 10:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How technology that generates fake faces is helping to tackle bias in facial recognition systems.
  
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• ISC urges updates of DNS servers to wipe out new BIND vulnerabilities

  30-04-2021 09:45 via zdnet.com
  
  The security flaws could lead to remote exploitation.
  
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• Australia's eSafety and the uphill battle of regulating the ever-changing online realm

  30-04-2021 09:26 via zdnet.com
  
  The eSafety Commissioner has defended the Online Safety Act, saying it's about protecting the vulnerable and holding the social media platforms accountable for offering a safe product, much the same way as car manufacturers and food producers are in the offline world.
  
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• AFP issues search warrant following alleged dodgy tech support scheme

  30-04-2021 07:31 via zdnet.com
  
  The Australian business paraded as an authorised Microsoft partner, but it is alleged it was linking victims to offshore scammers who would request remote access and mess around with antivirus software.
  
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• Optus warns of 3G 2100MHz shutdown coming next April

  30-04-2021 07:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Optus has said it will shift from dual-band 3G at 900MHz and 2100MHz to a single band at 900MHz.
  
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• Singapore-Thailand pact lets users send money cross-border via mobile number

  30-04-2021 07:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Cross-border digital payment deal will allow users in both countries to transfer funds of up to SG$1,000 ($753.4) or THB25,000 ($793.96) using the recipient's mobile number.
  
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• This startup finds the music megastars of the future

  30-04-2021 07:00
  
  Instrumental spots hidden gems before they go big. But is it ruining music?
  
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• 7-Eleven Australia to expand cashier-less pilot mid-year

  30-04-2021 06:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Customers at selected 7-Eleven Australia stores will be encouraged to pay for items using their My 7-Eleven app as part of a trial.
  
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• Microsoft finds memory allocation holes in range of IoT and industrial technology

  30-04-2021 06:47 via zdnet.com
  
  If it is not possible to patch an IoT/OT device, at least monitor your network for possible anomalies, remove internet connections where possible, and segment your networks, Microsoft has advised.
  
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• Google Australia reports bumper year for 2020 as net profit jumps fivefold

  30-04-2021 04:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Despite reporting consolidated revenue of AU$1.4 billion, Google Australia saw gross revenue of AU$5.2 billion pass through it, with AU$4.4 billion coming from advertising.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day moves to Q2

  30-04-2021 03:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon CFO says Amazon Prime might have better timing later in the second quarter--especially since July is going to be a heavy vacation month.
  
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• Home Affairs' online team referred over 1,500 violent or extremist items for take-down

  30-04-2021 03:33 via zdnet.com
  
  The department said the content it refers to social media platforms is beyond the actions the platforms themselves already take regarding the removal of items that incite hate or violence, or promotes terrorist ideals.
  
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• Baidu to roll out fully automated self-driving taxi service in Beijing

  30-04-2021 03:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Baidu's robotaxis will be hitting the streets of Beijing starting at Shougang Park, one of the venues for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
  
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• The ransomware surge ruining lives

  30-04-2021 01:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks.
  
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• 'It's your device, you should be able to repair it'

  30-04-2021 01:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets.
  
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• Amazon hopes pandemic habits stick after profits triple

  30-04-2021 00:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech giant may be entering a "golden age" as the pandemic boosts its range of businesses.
  
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