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Google removes Uluru virtual walk from Street View
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Google has removed images on Street View that allowed people to virtually walk to the summit of Uluru, in Australia's Northern Territory.
Parks Australia had requested user-generated images from the sacred site be…
Facebook shuts down 150 fake Chinese accounts
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Facebook has shut down a network of more than 150 fake profiles linked to China for "co-ordinated" interference in political discussions.
While mainly concerned with backing China's interests, some also posted about…
ISS moves to avoid space debris
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Astronauts on the International Space Station carried out an “avoidance maneuver” Tuesday to ensure they
would not be hit by a piece of debris, said US space agency NASA, urging better management of objects in Earth’s…
TikTok and WeChat downloads soar ahead of ban
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Anyone who has already downloaded TikTok or WeChat will still be able to use the apps -- if they're already on their phone despite the restrictions. But at midnight between Sunday and Monday, WeChat is likely to vanish from…
Minecraft is now available for PlayStation VR as a free update
Minecraft’s PlayStation VR update is available now to download. Developer Mojang Studios announced the update earlier this month but hadn’t previously said when it would be playable. If you own Minecraft on PlayStation, then the update is…
Mobile phone radiation may be killing insects: German study
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Radiation from mobile phones could have contributed to the dramatic decline in insect populations seen in much of Europe in recent years, a German study showed Thursday.
On top of pesticides and habitat loss,…
Russia, China and Iran hackers ‘target US election’ again
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Hackers with ties to Russia, China and Iran are attempting to snoop on people and groups involved with the US 2020 presidential election, Microsoft says.
The Russian hackers who breached the 2016 Democratic…
Intel offering free ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ game with processors
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Recently, Intel has announced that it will be providing 'Marvel's Avengers' game with selected series of processors in Bangladesh. This offer will be available till February 26, 2021. Customers can enjoy this offer in…
Microsoft takes aim at Sony with cloud gaming service
Microsoft will on Tuesday launch its Xbox cloud gaming service priced at $1 for new users' first month, in a major drive to attract casual gamers with the promise of cutting ties to the living room and as competition with Sony heats…
GoPro Hero 9 Black Launched With 23.6-Megapixel Sensor, 5K Video Recording, Front Colour Display and…
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GoPro Hero 9 Black has been launched. It's GoPro's flagship action camera for 2020 and features a higher resolution sensor, larger battery, removable lens cover, and a front-facing colour LCD display. The new camera takes…