Samsung wants you to help undo the damage done by the exploding Galaxy Note 7. All Note 7 phablets were recalled just weeks after the device was released when it turned out the battery was prone to dangerously overheating. Now, to continue the process of rebuilding the Note’s reputation, Samsung is recruiting people who have …
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Controversial website WikiLeaks began spilling secrets 10 years ago, and it’s not done yet. In coming weeks, the site is set to publish documents related to Google, the US presidential election and more, according to controversial founder Julian Assange. A video showing the top 10 leaks on the site today opened a press conference marking the 10th anniversary of the …
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Facebook has pretty much taken over your personal life. Now it’s coming for your work, too. Facebook for Work is a version of the popular social network aimed at business users. First unveiled in 2014 and currently being tested by a number of companies, it’s now reported to be officially launching in October. According to The Information, Facebook will charge …
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You won’t have to go too far into the future to pull on a pair of “Back to the Future”-style self-lacing shoes. Nike has confirmed it will sell the HyperAdapt 1.0 sneakers inspired by the movie on Monday November 28. The shoes will be available in select Nike stores in the US, according to a tweet from Nike PR Director …
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Things didn’t go so well when the humans of “2001: A Space Odyssey” tangled with artificial intelligence. Fortunately, Google’s Allo is much friendlier. In the classic 1968 movie, astronaut Dave Bowman asked eerie supercomputer HAL to open the ship’s pod bay doors and let him back inside. HAL infamously replied, “I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.” Happily, …
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Europe could have free Wi-Fi in public places by 2020. The European Union has also pledged to spread next generation 5G mobile connectivity across member states by 2025. The annual State of the Union Address delivered this week by European Union president Jean-Claude Juncker promised to encourage investment in connectivity and overhaul copyright law. 5G future 5G: coming (not so) …
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Apple is denying plans to buy rival music streaming service Tidal. “We’re really running our own race,” Apple Music boss Jimmy Iovine told BuzzFeed in a story published Wednesday. Iovine played down rumours that Apple could end the rivalry between the two relatively new streaming services by buying Tidal, owned by rapper and business mogul Jay Z. “We’re not looking …
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Now playing: Watch this: Can the Amazon Echo speak British? 3:05 The Amazon Echo has arrived in Europe, bringing Amazon’s acclaimed voice-activated personal assistant Alexa with it. And both US and European customers can soon choose from black or white models. The Echo is a speaker that also acts as a hub for smart devices and software services, all controlled …
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The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are available to preorder today. Place your order today and Apple’s latest smartphone will arrive in your hot sweaty hands on 16 September. Are you sitting comfortably? Then here are some highlights of the iPhone deals from UK networks and retailers selling the 7 and 7 Plus. Bought direct from Apple, the iPhone 7 …
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Apple is having a bit of a hard time with the new iPhone 7. In Hong Kong, the new phone’s advertising tag line “This is 7” translates to — wait for it — “This is penis”. In Cantonese, the Chinese dialect spoken in Hong Kong, “seven”, or “chat” is a mild euphemism for the male member. “This is 7” – …
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