New UK regulator to rein in Google, Facebook, other tech giants

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Officials said online platforms bring huge benefits for businesses and society, but there is growing consensus in the UK and abroad that the concentration of...

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UK to launch new watchdog next year to police tech giants

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020

The UK government said that it’s setting up a “Digital Markets Unit”, scheduled to launch in April, will oversee a new regulatory regime for tech...

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Zebra finches amazing at unmasking the bird behind the song

November 21, 2020November 27, 2020

The spirited songbirds can rapidly memorize the signature sounds of at least 50 different members of their flock [caption id="attachment_12409" align="alignnone" width="800"] Zebra finches [/caption]...

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SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to space, kicking off regular crew flights from the US

November 15, 2020November 16, 2020

The Dragon capsule on top — named Resilience by its crew in light of this year’s many challenges, most notably Covid-19 — was due to...

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A blue-green glow adds to platypuses’ long list of bizarre features

November 6, 2020November 10, 2020

The fur oThe fur of Australia’s iconic oddity fluoresces under ultraviolet lightf Australia’s iconic oddity fluoresces under ultraviolet light Between the electricity-sensing bill, venomous heel...

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Coronavirus: Patient has sudden permanent hearing loss

October 14, 2020October 14, 2020

A 45-year-old British man has been left with permanent hearing loss after developing Covid-19. UK doctors say it is the first such case they have...

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Exclusive: Huawei in talks to sell parts of its Honor smartphone business – sources

October 13, 2020October 14, 2020

Huawei Technologies Co Ltd is in talks with Digital China Group Co Ltd and other suitors to sell parts of its Honor smartphone unit in...

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New Shepard: Jeff Bezos’ rocket tests Nasa Moon landing tech

October 13, 2020October 14, 2020

A rocket built by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' space company has tested technology designed to return humans to the Moon in 2024. [caption id="attachment_11666" align="alignnone"...

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Wildfire threat intensifying across California, say officials

October 13, 2020October 14, 2020

Gusty winds in California’s north and extreme heat in its south are creating conditions that could fan wildfires that began earlier in the summer as...

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Apple launches new iPhone 12 with 4 versions from Mini to Pro Max

October 13, 2020October 14, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple on Tuesday (Oct 13) launched its next-generation iPhone 12, with faster 5G connectivity that the Cupertino, California company hopes will spur a...