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Parcels cannot be delivered by air until drones fitted with anti-crash software, Civil Aviation Authority says
As the pre-Christmas present-buying frenzy reaches fever pitch, over 100 million parcels are expected to be delivered in the coming weeks. Yet, the approaching future where the expectant knock at the door is replaced by a phone alert that the delivery drone has landed, can only happen after new safety
- The Guardian
Russia involved in leak of papers saying NHS is for sale, says Reddit
Russia involved in leak of papers saying NHS is for sale, says Reddit. Documents, believed to be genuine, were used by Jeremy Corbyn to lambast Tory party
- The Guardian
Cranky Uncle game takes on climate crisis denial and fake news
Cranky Uncle game takes on climate crisis denial and fake newsApp equips players with skills to identify misinformation in real world and online
- The Guardian
The Guardian's all-new Daily app: 'It's a snapshot of how we see the world'
The Guardian's all-new Daily app: 'It's a snapshot of how we see the world'. The team behind our new daily news app explain how it differs to our existing products, and why so many readers want to read our coverage at a slower pace
Elon Musk did not defame British cave explorer, jury finds
Elon Musk did not defame British cave explorer, jury findsVernon Unsworth’s legal team had sought at least $190m in damages after Tesla CEO called him ‘pedo guy’
- The Telegraph
Elon Musk wins defamation lawsuit after calling British cave expert 'pedo guy'
The US tech billionaire Elon Musk has been found not liable for defamation after being sued by a British cave expert he had called a "pedo guy" on Twitter.
- The Guardian
British cave explorer demands $190m in damages from Elon Musk over 'pedo guy' comment
British cave explorer demands $190m in damages from Elon Musk over 'pedo guy' comment. A Los Angeles jury is expected to weigh in later on Friday whether the Tesla CEO defamed Vernon Unsworth on Twitter
- Hello!
Tech Christmas gift guide: the gadgets and gizmos they'll love to get for Christmas 2019
Christmas is just a month away and so it is the perfect time to get your loved one that little piece of technology they have had their eye on for a while! Check out all of our ideas on how to surprise and delight with these gadgets and gizmos...NOW TV Stick with two month Entertainment pass, £19.99,
- The Guardian
What Tinder's biggest 2019 trends reveal about how people are dating
What Tinder's biggest 2019 trends reveal about how people are datingThe dating platform an analysis of user data and activity in the last year, that tells us how the world dated on the app in 2019
- The Independent
New Xbox is already being used, says console boss – and you might be secretly playing against someone on it
The new Xbox is already in at least one person's house – and you might be playing against people who are on one without realising it.Xbox boss Phil Spencer has confirmed that he has a version of the console in his house and is currently playing it.
- The Independent
Future iPhone could have no ports at all, report suggests
Apple's future iPhones could get rid of ports entirely, according to a new report.The 2021 model is rumoured to drop the charging plug at the bottom of the phone and instead rely on people charging and syncing their iPhone entirely wirelessly, usually reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed
- Storyful
Self-Driving Electric Bus Heralds 'Exciting Times' for Tasmania, Says Hobart Mayor
Tasmania’s first self-driving electric bus was introduced in Hobart on December 6 as part of a cross-agency initiative to “will explore the future of new forms of public transport,” according to a statement from the city. Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said it signaled “exciting” times ahead for Tasmania.
Citymapper launches ‘main road’ function to help you feel safe walking home at night
Citymapper has launched a “main road” function for people wishing to stick to busier routes after dark.The update was launched this week on iOS, and last week on Android, the app confirmed to The Independent.
- The Telegraph
Floating robot companion back on International Space station after upgrade to make it less sulky
When Arthur C Clarke invented the sociopathic computer HAL 9000, which menaced astronauts in Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, he insisted it was merely a coincidence that the name was just one letter shift away from IBM.
Samsung Galaxy S11: Latest leak hints at massive multi-camera upgrade
Samsung's next flagship device might be more camera than smartphone, with the latest Galaxy S11 leak revealing a host of highly-impressive lenses and sensors.New rumours appear to confirm previous reports that the Galaxy S11 will come with a 108-megapixel image sensor, while also revealing new details
AFP UKAI judges and verdicts via chat app: the brave new world of China's digital courts
Artificial-intelligence judges, cyber-courts, and verdicts delivered on chat apps -- welcome to China's brave new world of justice spotlighted by authorities this week.
- The Guardian
Software quality in a world of microservices and continuous deployment
Software quality in a world of microservices and continuous deploymentHow the role of quality assurance at the Guardian has adapted to support today’s fast paced software landscape.
- PA Media: Tech
Nearly half of students want voice assistant to help with work, research finds
New research suggests students feel dependent on the internet to complete their studies.
- PA Media: Tech
Russian supply ship heads towards International Space Station
The Soyuz lifted off from Baikonur, Kazakhstan.
- Reuters
Telefonica to choose another supplier alongside Huawei for 5G network
Telefonica will buy some of the core equipment for its planned 5G mobile network in Spain from Chinese telecoms giant Huawei but also choose a second provider next year, a company spokesman said on Friday. The move, first reported by Spanish economic daily Expansion, marks a strategic shift for Telefonica
- The Telegraph
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