Epic backed by 35 US states in Apple legal rematch
A coalition of 35 state attorneys general is supporting the Fortnite-maker’s appeal against an in-app purchases ruling.
Source: BBC Tech
Joe Rogan pledges to try harder after Neil Young Spotify row
The podcaster supports the streaming giant’s move to add warnings to podcasts discussing Covid-19.
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The Belgians getting the right to disconnect from work
From next month, Belgium’s civil servants may not be contacted outside working hours.
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True story? Lie detection systems go high-tech
A number of teams are working on advanced ways to tell more accurately if someone is lying.
Source: BBC Tech
Inside Kazakhstan's giant crypto-mine
Kazakhstan is now the world’s second biggest crypto-currency mining country, thanks partly to a vast mine in the desert.
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Wiltshire Police 'Digi-dogs' trained to sniff out technology
The specialist search dogs can identify USB sticks, hard drives, and even mobile phone SIM cards.
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HP wins multibillion-dollar fraud case over Autonomy sale
The tech giant says Autonomy’s founder “artificially inflated” the Cambridge-based firm’s worth.
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Robots could be used to support soldiers in combat
Three companies are being given £3m each to investigate the use of autonomous technology in combat.
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US bans telecom giant China Unicom over spying concerns
China Unicom is the latest Chinese company to be banned in the US over national security concerns.
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Apple unveils AirTag safety guide amid stalker fears
Apple has released an updated safety guide amid ongoing concerns over the company’s AirTag device.
Source: BBC Tech