NewsSky NewsNew 'phone boxes' spark privacy and surveillance concerns
Behind the shiny facade are four powerful computers, allowing the InLinks to offer calls, ultrafast WiFi and USB charging. "It's intentionally not like any other phone box," explained Matt Bird, general manager of InLinkUK. The model was picked by BT last year as an off-the-shelf replacement
- FinanceThe Telegraph
What is ethereum and how does it differ from Bitcoin?
What is ethereum and how does it differ from Bitcoin?
- FinanceThe Telegraph
What is cryptocurrency, how does it work and why do we use it?
What is cryptocurrency, how does it work and why do we use it?
- FinanceThe Telegraph
What is bitcoin, how does it work and what affects its price?
What is bitcoin, how does it work and what affects its price?
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No joke: have China's censors gone too far with ban on humour app?
Neihan Duanzi, a popular Chinese joke app, had been a source of social connection in cyberspace. There is a not-so-secret club in China. At one gathering in Hunan province earlier this month, a group posed in a parking lot with little red flags and a sign describing themselves as the “duanyou coalition
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BMW’s Digital Day showcases automaker’s innovations in A.I. and 5G technology
BMW Group’s Digital Day, a sort of tech fair and outing held at its headquarters in Munich, gives the automaker an opportunity to showcase some of its latest developments and innovations in automotive technology.
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'Male contraceptive pill' successfully limits sperm activity without side effects, scientists find
Scientists have successfully tested a "male pill" which limits the activity of sperm without causing any side effects. The drug known as EP055 was given to rhesus macaque monkeys during a study at the Oregon National Primate Research Centre in the US. "Simply put, the compound turns-off
- FinanceThe Telegraph
Facebook spent record amount on US lobbying amid Cambridge Analytica row
Facebook spent record amount on US lobbying amid Cambridge Analytica row
- FinanceThe Canadian Press
Rogers CEO: company's efforts to improve customer service paying off
"I think the industry has been too narrow in the definition of customer service," Natale said after Rogers Communications Inc. held its annual shareholders meeting in Toronto. Convergence Research president Brahm Eiley said in an interview Friday that the success of Netflix, Amazon Prime and
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Verizon, AT&T under investigation for allegedly colluding to block eSIM tech
The U.S. Justice Department is reportedly investigating possible collusion between Verizon and AT&T, who have been accused of trying to block the development and implementation of eSIM technology.
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Photo FOMO: Get a (lens) grip, Sony a7 III firmware fix, Rylo gains 180 mode
In this week's photo industry news, see what errors Sony is fixing on the a7 III with new firmware. The 360 Rylo Cam also gets a firmware update to add a new 180-degree mode. And startup Band.it is bringing lens grips for photographers.
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Tiny dents in solar cells could make them more efficient than ever
Looking to make solar panels more efficient? Why not try putting a dent in them? That's the basis for an intriguing new project from researchers at the United Kingdom’s University of Warwick.
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These AirPod look-alikes blend bold style with slick features
Chinese manufacturer Mobvoi launched an Indiegogo campaign for the Ticpods Free, a pair of fully wireless earbuds that look similar to Apple's popular AirPods. You can get them at an early bird price of $79.
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Beach-cleaning robot honoured with $1K grant
Erin Kennedy created Robot Missions — a social enterprise that uses robots to find litter on beaches — was honoured with the "micro-grant" at a ceremony on Thursday night. Globally, more than $3 million has already been awarded — $100,000 of that by Awesome Ottawa.
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Liberal MP Says Pharmacare Support Is Critical For Re-Election Chances
A Liberal MP urged convention delegates Friday to support a policy proposal to implement universal access to necessary medicines, arguing it's an issue their party should own going into next year's election, not the NDP. Oakville MP John Oliver made the remark during a workshop focused on
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Save up to $720 with the best smartphone deals for April 2018
This is the perfect time to score a new smartphone and save some cash. We've rounded up the best smartphone deals available right now -- carrier devices as well as unlocked phones -- that can save you as much as $720.
- FinanceThe Canadian Press
UK teen gets 2 years for targeting CIA chief's phone, email
LONDON — A British teenager has been sentenced to two years in a youth detention centre for compromising the email and phone accounts of senior U.S. government officials in what a judge called acts of "cyber-terrorism."
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The LG G7 smartphone: News, rumors, and everything we know
LG plans to release its next flagship, the LG G7 ThinQ, in the coming weeks. How will the company improve upon last year's award-winning LG G6? If rumors are true, the ThinQ will be a huge departure from its predecessor.
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Warm-water bottlenose dolphins, false killer whales documented off B.C.'s Vancouver Island
A B.C. scientist has documented bottlenose dolphins and false killer whales off northern Vancouver Island for the first time. Marine ecologist Luke Halpin said his findings, published in the journal Marine Biodiversity Records, highlight the first confirmed sightings in the area of both species, which
- NewsThe Independent
People perform tasks better when others are watching, scientists find
Scientists have found people may actually perform tasks better when others are watching, not worse. A new study has used brain imaging techniques to investigate the neuroscience underpinning people’s ability to undertake tasks in front of crowds. Professor Vikram Chib, a biomedical engineer at Johns
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Acer, Dell slash gaming laptop prices to make room for new Intel models
Acer and Dell are slashing gaming laptop prices for a limited time. Acer is selling the Nitro 5 with a Core i5-7300HQ processor and a discrete GTX 1050 Ti graphics chip for dirt-cheap. Dell has a similar model with a GTX 1060.
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Liberal MP Still Wants Drugs Decriminalized Despite Health Minister's Objection
A Liberal MP who has spent years advocating for the decriminalization of illicit drugs as a way of mitigating Canada's opioid crisis says he isn't dismayed by the health minister's dismissal of the idea. Referencing Portugal's decision to decriminalize illicit drugs in 2001, Health
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Scientists discover new species of exploding ant
A research team from Austria, Thailand and Malaysia found the insects, Colobopsis explodens, in the rain forest in Borneo. Several sub-species were documented in the early 20th century, but this is the first new discovery in more than 80 years.
