Piers Morgan has for years been one of Donald Trump’s most vocal advocates in the United Kingdom. Their friendship may now be over. via Technology and News Today https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/donald-trump-tantrum-interview-piers-morgan-2020-election-1340648/
Netflix announced in March that it plans to crack down on password sharing, and in its first quarter earnings letter to shareholders (pdf), it gave a big clue as to why. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/19/23032643/netflix-password-sharing-subscribers-100-million
Names, birthdays, passport numbers, job titles—the personal information goes on for pages and looks like any typical data breach. But this data set is very different. via Technology and News Today https://www.wired.com/story/russia-ukraine-data/
WhatsApp is introducing some arguably overdue messaging and calling features, including one that could reduce the spread of misinformation. To begin with, WhatsApp is adding reaction emoji to help people share thoughts without cluttering chats. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/whatsapp-reaction-emoji-group-admin-delete-150024647.html
Wizards of the Coast owner Hasbro is buying D&D Beyond, one of the most popular digital toolsets for playing Dungeons and Dragons. In a press release spotted by Gizmodo, the publisher said on Wednesday it had agreed to pay $146.3 million to acquire the platform from current owner Fandom. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/hasbro-buys-dnd-beyond-182209694.html
Sonos has acquired Mayht, a Dutch startup best known for co-creating a Bluetooth speaker powered by light. Mayht specializes in an audio technology called Heartmotion. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/sonos-buys-audio-startup-mayht-155001450.html
A new Android banking malware named Octo has appeared in the wild, featuring remote access capabilities that allow malicious operators to perform on-device fraud. via Technology and News Today https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-banking-malware-remotely-takes-control-of-your-device/
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s independent senator wants the U.S. to try to limit Russian president Vladimir Putin and others in Russia from dodging economic sanctions by using cryptocurrencies. Sen. via Technology and News Today https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-putin-cryptocurrency-technology-business-843bd3bce9c030053a724351bed7097d
Google Fi is making its unlimited data plans more affordable. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/google-fi-unlimited-plan-pricing-201955454.html
It is time to durability test Samsung’s most powerful 14 inch Tablet. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.Stamps.com/jerryrig. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Tablets have always been a ‘Of course that will break’ situation. But… the only way to find via Technology and News Today https://youtu.be/EIjjpOJ0ghg
If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Google Fi is cutting the prices across its two unlimited cellular plans, in addition to adding more high-speed data (via 9to5Google). via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/9/23017806/google-fi-unlimited-plans-cheaper-more-high-speed-data
The problem with Fox “News,” the cable TV channel, isn’t just what it is — it’s also what it isn’t. It is often a purveyor of propaganda and misinformation. What it’s not is a source of “news” — at least not by any normal definition. via Technology and News Today https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/fox-news-study-comparing-fox-cnn-highlights-cable-tvs-harm-rcna23620
Ukrainians are locating their devices on the territory of the Homiel region, Belarus, where part of the Russian army retreated. pic.twitter.com/JsdhltRZ5E via Technology and News Today https://www.phonearena.com/news/ukrainians-track-russian-troops-via-looted-airpods-across-state-lines_id139514
Will Smith has been banned from the Oscars gala and other Academy events for 10 years after the actor slapped comic Chris Rock at the Oscars. The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Science, which organises the awards ceremony, met virtually on Friday to discuss disciplinary action. via Technology and News Today https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61018821
Solid-state batteries promise to shake up the electric car world by reducing prices and improving performance, and Nissan wants to be one of the earliest adopters. The automaker now plans to release its first EV with completely solid-state batteries by the company’s fiscal 2028. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/nissan-solid-state-battery-ev-release-date-182025167.html
The PlayStation 5 will support variable refresh rate with an update “in the coming months,” Sony said on Wednesday, delivering stronger visual performance to games played on compatible displays. via Technology and News Today https://www.polygon.com/22992651/playstation-5-vrr-support-update-patch-release-date
If you’re an Android user concerned about data privacy and overall mobile security, you’re probably not going to be shocked to hear that yet another list of malicious apps has come to light. via Technology and News Today https://www.phonearena.com/news/millions-android-users-delete-apps-removed-from-google-play-store_id139477
Some things appear inevitable. Technology will take over your life. One day, you’ll be an actual robot. And teens just don’t want Android phones. via Technology and News Today https://www.zdnet.com/article/who-are-the-teens-suddenly-choosing-android-over-iphone/
Google is preparing to limit the availability of outdated apps on the Play Store, the company has announced. From November 1st, all existing apps in the store should aim to target an API level within two years of the latest major Android OS release. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/7/23014518/google-play-store-cracks-down-on-outdated-apps
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