CEO and founder of messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, was recently arrested in France over allegations that Telegram facilitates illegal activities, including money laundering, drug trafficking, and the distribution of child sexual abuse material.
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SpaceX To Destroy International Space Station
NASA has given Elon Musk’s SpaceX the contract to ‘deorbit’ (and destroy) the International Space Station at the end of its operation as NASA transitions to commercially owned space destinations closer to home.
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The announcement of measures intended to boost investment in innovation and technology in UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement could mean increased spending on IT and AI.
Read MoreReport Questions Benefits Of Electric Cars
A report which shows huge sales of EVs in the US only resulted in only a 0.54 per cent fall in gasoline consumption in 2021 has led to disappointment and questions about the beneficial impact of EVs so far.
Read MoreUK Could Be Like Silicon Valley
Speaking in the House of Commons, UK chancellor of the exchequer, Jeremy Hunt said that Brexit “freedoms” could be leveraged to “turn Britain into the world’s next Silicon Valley”.
Read More‘PimEyes’ Search-By-Photo Stalker Scare
Privacy campaign group Big Brother Watch has filed a complaint to the ICO that the face recognition search engine PimEyes may be unlawful, plus it could be enabling surveillance and stalking.
Read MoreMicroplastic-Eating Robot Fish Takes To The Water
A prototype of an award-winning robotic fish design that filters water to trap microplastics has now been tested in lakes as well as the lab.
Read MoreNew Features To Tackle Fake LinkedIn Accounts
Microsoft’s Social media platform LinkedIn has announced the introduction of new security features to help verify, identity, detect, and remove fake accounts, all aimed at boosting authenticity.
Read MoreWhat Is A Discord Server?
What is a Discord Server? We look at what it, how to set one up and the pros and cons of Discord servers.
Read MoreOverhyped And A Long Wait For 5G Benefits
A recent Uswitch.com study has concluded that 5G connectivity has been overhyped, with many users yet to experience any real improvements in mobile speed or reliability.
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