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May 1 (Reuters) - International Business Machines Corp (IBM.N) expects to pause hiring for roles as roughly 7,800 jobs could be replaced...
Lahiru Weerasekara
May 11, 20231 min read
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iOS Bug Causes Specific Network Name to Disable Wi-Fi on iPhones
A wireless network naming bug has been discovered in iOS that effectively disables an iPhone's ability to connect to Wi-Fi. Security...
Lahiru Weerasekara
Jun 21, 20211 min read
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Several macOS Monterey Features Unavailable on Intel-Based Macs
While there are many great new features in macOS Monterey, several of them are not available on Intel-based Macs, according to Apple. On...
Lahiru Weerasekara
Jun 10, 20212 min read
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WhatsApp to Roll Out Multi-Device Support, Hints at Future iPad App
In an interview with WABetaInfo, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that the popular messaging app will soon be rolling out...
Lahiru Weerasekara
Jun 4, 20211 min read
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New MacBook Pro Models Coming at WWDC, Suggests Leaker
New MacBook Pro models are coming at WWDC, according to leaker Jon Prosser who has a mixed track record when it comes to predicting...
Lahiru Weerasekara
May 25, 20211 min read
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ZTE shows off an under-display facial recognition system
At MWC Shanghai, ZTE revealed an under-display 3D structured light system that will support Face ID-style facial recognition. The...
Lahiru Weerasekara
Apr 19, 20211 min read
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Norway will install the world’s first wireless electric car charging stations for Oslo taxis
Norway’s capital city of Oslo will be the world’s first metropolitan area to install wireless, induction-based charging stations for...
Lahiru Weerasekara
Apr 9, 20213 min read
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Zuckerberg Now Claims Apple's App Tracking Transparency Rules Could Benefit Facebook
Despite campaigning heavily against Apple's upcoming anti-tracking rules, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg today said that Facebook will "be...
Lahiru Weerasekara
Mar 22, 20212 min read
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Twitter Testing Full-Sized Image Previews in Timeline on iOS and Android
Twitter today announced it is testing full-sized image previews in the timeline on iOS and Android, allowing users to see a full image in...
Lahiru Weerasekara
Mar 10, 20211 min read
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WhatsApp Desktop App Gains Support for Voice and Video Calls
WhatsApp is today updating its desktop app for Mac and PC with voice and video calling support, the company announced. Like WhatsApp's...
Lahiru Weerasekara
Mar 5, 20211 min read
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WhatsApp Reveals What Happens to Users Who Don't Agree to Upcoming Privacy Policy Changes
WhatsApp has revealed how it will gradually cripple accounts held by users who do not accept the platform's impending privacy policy...
Lahiru Weerasekara
Feb 22, 20212 min read
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Facebook Blocks All News Sharing on Its Platforms in Australia
Facebook has followed through on its threat to ban users from sharing news on its platform in Australia, in response to proposed media...
Lahiru Weerasekara
Feb 19, 20213 min read
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Leaked Screenshots Reveal iOS 14-Like Privacy Features Coming in Android 12
Google is expected to unveil the next-generation version of Android, Android 12, in just a few weeks. Ahead of the software's debut, XDA...
Lahiru Weerasekara
Feb 10, 20212 min read
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New Google Drive Desktop App to Replace Backup & Sync and Drive File Stream Clients Later This Year
Google has announced that it intends to unify its Google Drive solutions for keeping files in sync on users' desktops. Currently there...
Lahiru Weerasekara
Feb 8, 20211 min read
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Tesla's Next Car Could Support Ultra Wideband Unlocking With iPhone
A leaked Tesla FCC document shared by The Verge suggests that Tesla's next cars will support Ultra Wideband, a technology that's built...
Lahiru Weerasekara
Feb 3, 20212 min read
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Amid WhatsApp privacy backlash, Telegram building new tool for importing chats from other apps
Following the controversies of the new WhatsApp privacy policies, several users around the world have been looking for an alternative to...
Lahiru Weerasekara
Jan 28, 20212 min read
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Apple warns iPhone 12 owners to keep them away from medical devices
If you have an iPhone 12 or MagSafe accessories, or are considering purchasing either/both, be aware that they could interfere with...
Lahiru Weerasekara
Jan 27, 20212 min read
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MacOS Big Sur 11.2 RC now available with Bluetooth improvements, M1 Mac fixes, more
The Release Candidate version of macOS Big Sur 11.2 is now available to developers. This comes after Apple issued the iOS 14.4 and...
Lahiru Weerasekara
Jan 22, 20211 min read
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Netflix 'Shuffle Play' Feature Rolling Out to All Users Later This Year
Netflix is planning to roll out a new "Shuffle Play" feature to users this year following a successful period of testing, the company...
Lahiru Weerasekara
Jan 21, 20211 min read
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Some M1 Macs Affected By Fast User Switching Screensaver Bug
A growing number of user reports online suggest some of Apple's M1 Mac models are susceptible to a Fast User Switching bug that...
Lahiru Weerasekara
Jan 20, 20212 min read
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