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• Twitter condemned by UN and EU over reporters’ ban

  16-12-2022 23:33 via bbc.co.uk
  The United Nations joins the EU in warning Elon Musk over a "disturbing" move to suspend journalists.
  
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• How to GPS track a phone

  16-12-2022 22:05 via zdnet.com
  Wondering how to find your lost phone? Or perhaps you'd like to make sure a loved one gets to their destination safely? Let this guide for iOS and Android show you the way.
  
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• This is the best use of your Apple Watch Ultra's Action button

  16-12-2022 22:01 via zdnet.com
  The Apple Watch Ultra has a button you can program to do whatever you want -- and I've found a way to get the most out of it.
  
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• GM Cruise automated cars are under federal investigation for hard braking, stranding passengers

  16-12-2022 21:57 via zdnet.com
  Poppy, the self-driving car's name, experienced incidents of hard braking and stopping completely in the road, raising the risk of endangering passengers.
  
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• Storytelling Will Save the Earth

  16-12-2022 21:39
  Emotional resonance, not cold statistics, will bring home the scale of the climate crisis—and the need for action.
  
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• TikTok now supports horizontal, YouTube style, full-screen videos on the app

  16-12-2022 21:36 via zdnet.com
  The short-form, vertical video app is now including a full screen, horizontal video viewing option.
  
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• The best electric cars for winter driving 2023

  16-12-2022 21:06 via zdnet.com
  These innovative electric vehicles can power through harsh winters. We researched and rounded up the best electric SUV, best electric cars under $100k, and best value electric cars in this list.
  
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• Flying soon? Flighty is a must-have iOS app for air travel this holiday season

  16-12-2022 20:57 via zdnet.com
  If you're flying anytime soon and have an iPhone, Flighty's near real-time alerts, which give an abundance of information and live activities support, make it a must-have.
  
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• iPadOS 16.2 brings new features to Stage Manager, including external monitor support -- here's how it all works

  16-12-2022 20:33 via zdnet.com
  Apple has done a lot to improve the Stage Manager experience in iPadOS 16. And more recently, the company added true external monitor support to the iPad -- a first.
  
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• Former US President Donald Trump sells out NFT trading cards

  16-12-2022 20:32 via bbc.co.uk
  The former US president flogs 'gifts' showing him as a superhero, astronaut and Nascar driver.
  
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• 25 best Apple deals for the 2022 holidays: iPads, AirPods, and Macs on sale

  16-12-2022 19:43 via zdnet.com
  If someone on your holiday shopping list already owns an Apple device, they'll be ecstatic to find another Apple product under the tree. If you want to buy an Apple product without breaking the bank, here are some great deals we've found online.
  
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• The 5 best DNA tests of 2023

  16-12-2022 19:24 via zdnet.com
  DNA tests make a fantastic gift idea for those interested in learning more about their genetic history. We researched and compared the best DNA tests to help you learn more about your family history and health risks.
  
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• How to take notes on your iPad with an Apple Pencil -- 3 very simple ways

  16-12-2022 18:31 via zdnet.com
  The iPad and Apple Pencil are a fantastic combination for those who want to take notes on the tablet's screen. Here are all the ways you can quickly and easily start jotting down your ideas.
  
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• Do people keep walking off with your chargers? This product will fix that

  16-12-2022 18:12 via zdnet.com
  Lock Socket prevents friends and family from 'borrowing' your chargers and cables. Here's how.
  
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• How to make your MacBook battery last all day

  16-12-2022 17:41 via zdnet.com
  Two things can bring my productivity to a crashing halt: no coffee and no charge in my MacBook's battery. So here's how I make sure it's not my MacBook that lets me down.
  
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• Honor MagicBook 14 (2022), hands on: A good-value 14-inch workhorse with discrete graphics

  16-12-2022 16:48 via zdnet.com
  This solid all-rounder packs a 12th-generation Core i5 CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 graphics and delivers all-day battery life.
  
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• The 5 best gaming mechanical keyboards of 2023

  16-12-2022 16:41 via zdnet.com
  Precision and speed are everything when it comes to gaming. That is why the best gaming mechanical keyboards enhance play via responsive keystrokes.
  
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• The 7 best standing desks 2023

  16-12-2022 15:54 via zdnet.com
  The standing desk is an innovation no one knew they needed until the past few years. We researched and compared the best standing desks, so you can start the new year standing strong.
  
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• Microsoft Surface Studio 2+ review: Elegant, flexible all-in-one PC gets an upgrade

  16-12-2022 14:00 via zdnet.com
  This premium AIO gets a new lease of life with processor and GPU updates, plus Thunderbolt 4 support. But has Microsoft gone far enough?
  
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• Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links

  16-12-2022 13:57 via bbc.co.uk
  The social media giant has also suspended the Twitter account of its new rival.
  
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• Instagram is making it easier to get your account back if you've been hacked

  16-12-2022 13:35 via zdnet.com
  Lost access to your Instagram account? This web site might be able to help.
  
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• Now you can join a Microsoft Teams call from a HoloLens 2 headset

  16-12-2022 13:02 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft pushes the industrial metaverse and also hints at what is coming next for HoloLens hardware.
  
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• Australia releases cloud security reference guides for SMBs

  16-12-2022 12:42 via zdnet.com
  Australian Cyber Security Centre unveils several guides to help small and midsize businesses safeguard their cloud infrastructures and against common cybersecurity incidents.
  
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• Australia releases cloud security guides for SMBs

  16-12-2022 12:42 via zdnet.com
  Australian Cyber Security Centre unveils several guides to help small and midsize businesses safeguard their cloud infrastructures and against common cybersecurity incidents.
  
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• Low-code development: Here's how it's being used

  16-12-2022 12:15 via zdnet.com
  IT shops have plenty of choice when it comes to low-code platforms, which can address resource shortages in some aspects of application development. However, low-code also has its limitations.
  
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• Alibaba Cloud eyes Web3 potential, participation on Singapore government cloud

  16-12-2022 12:11 via zdnet.com
  Chinese cloud vendor will introduce a blockchain node service next quarter as it pushes ahead with its Web3 strategy and is keen to play a role on Singapore's roadmap to move its government services to commercial clouds, which currently encompasses Amazon Web Services, Google, and Microsoft.
  
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• Three-quarters of developers are willing to quit for a new job. And it's not just about the money

  16-12-2022 11:54 via zdnet.com
  Salary matters, but it's not the only motivation to look for a new job.
  
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• This Insignia Fire TV just dropped to less than $80

  16-12-2022 11:13 via zdnet.com
  Smart TVs always drop in price around Christmas, but an $80 smart TV isn't a deal to be ignored.
  
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• The Insignia 24" smart Fire TV just dropped to less than $80 on Amazon

  16-12-2022 11:13 via zdnet.com
  Smart TVs always drop in price around Christmas, but an $80 smart TV isn't a deal to be ignored.
  
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• US-China chip war: How the technology dispute is playing out

  16-12-2022 09:25 via bbc.co.uk
  Washington announced some of the broadest export controls on chipmakers in October.
  
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• Artificial Intelligence could steal your restaurant job. Here's how

  16-12-2022 02:12 via zdnet.com
  The food and beverage industry is experiencing a digital transformation, as robots and AI-powered tools fill in the gaps caused by a labor shortage.
  
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• Skilled tech workers snapped up despite downturn

  16-12-2022 01:43 via bbc.co.uk
  For those with experience in AI, automation and cloud computing the tech downturn is not a big problem.
  
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• After the FTX chaos, is crypto down and out after a torrid 2022?

  16-12-2022 01:41 via bbc.co.uk
  If Bitcoin was a boxer it would be on its back on the canvas. It is down but is it out?
  
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• TikTok tests landscape videos in major shake-up

  16-12-2022 00:49 via bbc.co.uk
  The world's fastest-growing social media platform has become known globally for its vertical format.
  
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• Low-code and no-code apps spur new job descriptions for software developers

  16-12-2022 00:48 via zdnet.com
  As every company evolves into a software company, those adept at software will guide their businesses into this new state of existence -- a software culture.
  
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