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Apple and Google have a clever way of encouraging people to install contact-tracing apps for COVID-19
Last week, Apple and Google surprised us with an announcement that the companies are spinning up a system to enable widespread contact tracing in an effort to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. The effort is barely two and a half weeks old, the companies said, and so there are many open…
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Today’s OnePlus event: what to expect and how to watch
While tech companies have had to stop showing their new devices in front of live, cheering audiences, that doesn’t mean they’re not going to introduce their products with as much fanfare as possible. Today, OnePlus will introduce its new line of phones (according to reports, the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus…
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Reddit lists all political ads and spending in a special subreddit
Reddit has launched a subreddit called r/RedditPoliticalAds that will provide more transparency about political advertising. “In this community, you will find information on the individual advertiser, their targeting, impressions and spend on a per-c… Source
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Half-Life: Alyx mod lets you play with no VR headset – here’s how to install it
Half-Life: Alyx now has a mod which allows players to finish the game in full with no need for any expensive VR hardware. You may recall that a few weeks back, it was discovered that Valve’s shooter had a built-in tool for developers which allowed Alyx to be experienced with…
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How to avoid the fake news ‘infodemic’
“Nothing travels faster than the speed of light, with the possible exception of bad news, which obeys its own special laws,” wrote Douglas Adams. The coronavirus pandemic is a stark reminder of the power of information – and of the consequences of misinformation. Political leaders are fighting to control the…
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Why venture capitals attracted to the UAE should take a trip to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is fast developing into an essential global hub for innovation in financial technology and many other important industries by encouraging investment and supporting startups to attract change-makers from every industry to the Emirate. Bridging cultures and continents, Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE and stands at…
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