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• Apple to discontinue the iPod after 21 years

  10-05-2022 21:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The end of an era for Apple's original music player, which has been overshadowed by the iPhone.
  
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• UK government to bring in e-scooter law

  10-05-2022 21:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It says it plans to legislate to make private e-scooters 'safer' as part of a new transport law.
  
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• Fifa: EA Sports to break away from football body

  10-05-2022 20:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Electronic Arts will instead produce new football games under the banner EA Sports FC.
  
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• Backlash as workers' rights left out of Queen's Speech

  10-05-2022 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leaving out flexible working and pregnancy discrimination means "bad bosses celebrating", says the TUC.
  
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• Peloton warns 'turnarounds are hard' as losses rise

  10-05-2022 17:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Demand for Peloton's bikes and treadmills has sunk as pre-pandemic exercise habits return.
  
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• PwC hits back at Lord Sugar in 'lazy gits' row

  10-05-2022 14:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Apprentice host had criticised the accountancy giant's new flexible work policy.
  
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• Queen's Speech: Government turning its back on workers, unions say

  10-05-2022 13:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The TUC says the omission of an Employment Bill from the Queen's Speech will see "bad bosses celebrating".
  
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• Queen's Speech: Government to focus on 'growing the economy'

  10-05-2022 12:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The PM promises to address the cost of living but says the UK cannot spend its way out of trouble.
  
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• Organisations look to outsourcing again post-pandemic

  10-05-2022 11:00
  
  Access to talent and cost savings key drivers to outsourcing revival Bristol, UK; 10 May 2022: In a recent survey of 300 IT leaders, over half of business leaders are outsourcing to gain access to talent and save on costs. The survey, conducted by Amdaris, the Bristol-based software development specialist, found that 64% are adopting a new outsourcing strategy in light of the pandemic. With 63% finding it difficult to find and hire strong talent,...Source: RealWire
  
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• SecureAge Technology launches CatchPulse software for complete protection against malware

  10-05-2022 10:30
  
  CatchPulse endpoint protection platform designed to deliver 100% protection from malware 10 May 2022 – SecureAge Technology, a global data security and endpoint protection company, has announced the launch of CatchPulse. Previously known as SecureAPlus, this proven malware prevention software features advanced AI, multiple cloud-based anti-viral engines, an easy to use ’block first’ approach based on application control and a new and enhanced user interface. CatchPulse provides
  
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• Seadrill Renews Speedcast Connectivity Partnership with Three-Year Service Agreement

  10-05-2022 09:35
  
  Contract renewal affirms Speedcast’s innovation and market leadership, ensures latest technology delivered across global deepwater drilling fleet Aberdeen, United Kingdom — May 10, 2022 — Speedcast, a leading communications and IT services provider, today announced that the company has been selected by Seadrill to continue providing services for its global fleet via a three-year contract. Under the terms of the agreement, Speedcast will deliver the latest connectivity solutions
  
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• Thai army boycotts e-commerce giant Lazada over video

  10-05-2022 06:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ban on the army using Lazada comes after royalists said a video mocked the country's royal family.
  
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• Warhol's Marilyn Monroe painting sold for record-breaking $195m

  10-05-2022 03:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The record-breaking sum is the highest ever paid for either an American or 20th Century work of art.
  
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• Why India's poorest children are falling further behind

  10-05-2022 01:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lack of access to smartphones and computers is widening the education gulf in India.
  
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• Electric models drive second-hand car sales higher

  10-05-2022 01:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sales of used cars have risen, with greener electric and hybrid vehicles climbing fastest.
  
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