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‘Orchid’ Nanopayments for VPN Support 8 More Blockchains
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'Orchid' Nanopayments for VPN Support 8 More Blockchains

Andrew Orr · January 20, 2022

Orchid nanopayments for its VPN service can now be bridged onto eight additional blockchains via the company’s layer 2 system.

Apple Countersues Ericsson Seeking Base Station Import Ban
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Apple Countersues Ericsson Seeking Base Station Import Ban

Andrew Orr · January 20, 2022

Apple countersues Ericsson and seeks a U.S. import ban on mobile base stations from Ericsson, a report says on Thursday.

TikTok Follows Instagram And Tests Subscription Ideas
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TikTok Follows Instagram And Tests Subscription Ideas

Charlotte Henry · January 20, 2022

Two of the most popular apps in the App Store, Instagram and TikTok, are starting to introduce subscription options.

‘TuneIn On Air’ Launches For Content Creators, Educators, Non-Profits
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'TuneIn On Air' Launches For Content Creators, Educators, Non-Profits

Charlotte Henry · January 19, 2022

Live streaming audio service TuneIn launched ‘TuneIn on Air’ for content creators as well as educational and non-profit broadcasters.

Verizon Home Internet is Now Available for 20 Million Americans
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Verizon Home Internet is Now Available for 20 Million Americans

Andrew Orr · January 19, 2022

Verizon Home Internet coverage has reached 20 million Americans, the carrier announced on Wednesday, for homes and businesses.

AT&T and Verizon Expanded 5G Rollout Sends Airlines Scrambling
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AT&T and Verizon Expanded 5G Rollout Sends Airlines Scrambling

Jeff Butts · January 19, 2022

The expanded 5G rollout AT&T and Verizon have been planning for months begins today, and airlines are scrambling to avoid possible tragedy.

Twelve South Introduces ‘BookBook’ Keyboard Case for iPad
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Twelve South Introduces 'BookBook' Keyboard Case for iPad

Andrew Orr · January 19, 2022

Twelve South has introduced a BookBook iPad case, the latest product under the BookBook name. It’s available to purchase starting today.

‘WeCrashed’ WeWork Series to Debut March 18 on Apple TV+
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‘WeCrashed’ WeWork Series to Debut March 18 on Apple TV+

Charlotte Henry · January 19, 2022

‘WeCrashed’, the series starring Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway that tells the story of WeWork, will premiere on Apple TV+ on March 18.

Guide: iPhone Gamers Can Enjoy Two More Netflix Games
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Guide: iPhone Gamers Can Enjoy Two More Netflix Games

Andrew Orr · January 19, 2022

Two additional Netflix games are rolling out for mobile gamers. One is called Arcanium: Rise of Akhan and the other is Krispee Street.

Apple TV+ Content Receives Nine NAACP Image Award 2022 Nominations
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Apple TV+ Content Receives Nine NAACP Image Award 2022 Nominations

Charlotte Henry · January 19, 2022

Apple TV+ programmes and films, including ‘CODA’ and ‘Swan Song’ have received a total of nine nominations for the NAACP Image Awards 2022.

VSCO Introduces New Infrared Photography Presets for Mobile Users
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VSCO Introduces New Infrared Photography Presets for Mobile Users

Andrew Orr · January 18, 2022

VSCO introduced a new set of infrared photography presets on Tuesday. The IR4 to IR7 range is designed to aid mobile photographers.

Microsoft Office Update Brings Full Native M1 Support to Excel
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Microsoft Office Update Brings Full Native M1 Support to Excel

Charlotte Henry · January 18, 2022

The latest version of Microsoft Office for Mac, version 16.57, introduces full M1 native support to Excel.

US Antitrust Enforcement Opens for Public Comment by Agencies
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US Antitrust Enforcement Opens for Public Comment by Agencies

Andrew Orr · January 18, 2022

The U.S. Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) want to improve the currently antitrust enforcement in the country.

YouTube Killing Off Originals Business
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YouTube Killing Off Originals Business

Charlotte Henry · January 18, 2022

YouTube is abandoning its originals play, and the head of the division, Susanne Daniels, is leaving the company in March.

‘Canopy’ Security Project Aims to Reduce Automobile Thefts
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'Canopy' Security Project Aims to Reduce Automobile Thefts

Andrew Orr · January 18, 2022

Canopy, a new security project from Ford and ADT, seeks to reduce automobile-related thefts and vandalism

Ericsson Renews Legal Action Against Apple Over 5G Patents
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Ericsson Renews Legal Action Against Apple Over 5G Patents

Charlotte Henry · January 18, 2022

Ericsson has filed a further set of patent infringement lawsuits against Apple as part of a legal battle over 5G patent royalty payments .

Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard for Stunning $70 Billion
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Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard for Stunning $70 Billion

Andrew Orr · January 18, 2022

On Tuesday Microsoft announced an acquisition of Activision Blizzard for US$95 per share, bringing the total valuation to US$68.7 billion.

Apple Marks Martin Luther King Day 2022
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Apple Marks Martin Luther King Day 2022

Charlotte Henry · January 17, 2022

Apple marked Martin Luther King Day 2022 by dedicating the front page of the company’s website is dedicated to the civil rights leader.

Spurs Star Son Heung-Min Meets Ted Lasso
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Spurs Star Son Heung-Min Meets Ted Lasso

Charlotte Henry · January 17, 2022

South Korean Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-Min shared a picture of himself alongside Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt from ‘Ted Lasso’.

Report Reveals UK Government Push to Attack Encrypted Messengers
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Report Reveals UK Government Push to Attack Encrypted Messengers

Andrew Orr · January 17, 2022

The UK government plans an advertising campaign to attack messaging apps that use end-to-end encryption. The details were published recently.

Intel 12th-Gen Chips Can’t Play 4K Blu-Ray Disks
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Intel 12th-Gen Chips Can't Play 4K Blu-Ray Disks

Andrew Orr · January 17, 2022

Intel 12th gen chips don’t support Software Guard Extension (SGX). This means PCs with these chips can’t play Blu-ray disks in 4K resolution.

eNom Data Outage Causing Domain Resolution Issues
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eNom Data Outage Causing Domain Resolution Issues

Andrew Orr · January 17, 2022

An eNom data outage from a data center migration resulted in problems with domain name resolution. Customers report problems with DNS.

Phone Noise Cancellation on iPhone 13 Canceled
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Phone Noise Cancellation on iPhone 13 Canceled

Jeff Butts · January 17, 2022

If you struggle to hear calls on your iPhone in loud environments, Phone Noise Cancellation can help. Unless you have an iPhone 13, that is. The feature has mysteriously gone the way of the dodo bird for owners of the latest Apple smartphone.

Amazon Pauses Ban on UK Visa Payments, Discussions Ongoing
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Amazon Pauses Ban on UK Visa Payments, Discussions Ongoing

Charlotte Henry · January 17, 2022

Amazon has paused its plans to stop taking Visa payments in the UK as the companies continue talks in a bid to resolve the issue around fees.

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