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Daily bulletins reporting the latest news from the world of science and technology, from the Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:23

South Korea-based PUBG decides to ditch Chinese...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/09/08

After PUBG Mobile and Mobile Lite were banned in India last week citing security concerns, the corporation now wants to work directly with the Indian government to find a solution. New reports suggest businesses of the future will be based on a mix of AI tech, and robots could be introduced to help care for the elderly after Pepper was a hit with older adults. And talking of bots, Amazon's autonomous delivery vehicle Scout has a development boost. Also, an aquanaut wants to build the marine version

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7:27

UK ‘likely to have coronavirus vaccine by early next...

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2020/09/07

UK health secretary Matt Hancock has dramatically raised hopes of a Covid-19 vaccine in the coming months. He told LBC radio it was ‘looking up’ that a jab could be available soon after trials if it's approved - potentially by early next year.Plus, Virgin Galactic’s next crewed test flight planned for October, 90s game Doom played on a pregnancy test and, cheating on Fall Guy: Ultimate Knockout to be stamped out.Listen to our other podcasts:Women Tech Charge: interviews with incredible women leading

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7:20

Facebook’s US election ad ban ‘wont stop spread of...

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2020/09/04

Experts warn Facebook’s bid to stop misinformation in the week leading up to the US election by banning paid political ads will do little to stop the organic spread of fake news. They also say - and the President agrees - it’ll limit the ability to counteract bogus claims at crunch time. Plus, the FTSE 100 makes gains despite a sudden sell off of tech stocks across the Pond, the moon is rusting and it might be Earth’s fault and, grinning turtles make a comeback. Hosted on Acast. See

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7:32

Social media giants fail to remove 95% of...

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2020/09/03

The Center for Countering Digital Hate and Restless Development said their Failure to Act report shows social networks are failing in their own misinformation policies.A new £500-million funding package will support trials of a 20-minute test for Covid-19.Also as tensions continue to escalate between India and China along its disputed land border, the Indian government has blocked more Chinese phone apps.A quantum breakthrough means the world is one step closer to having a totally secure internet

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7:00

FBI takes down social media accounts "connected to...

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2020/09/02

The FBI says its foiled attempts by a group with links to the Kremlin to "interfere in US public debate" with the shutdown of several accounts on Facebook and Twitter. InIndia, Facebook execs face a grilling over hate speech and political bias. New research suggest steroids could reduce risk of death by 20% in Covid patients, ZTE drops the worlds first Selfie camera phone and Joe Biden jumps into Animal Crossing on Nintendo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:22

Facebook's threatening to scrap sharing news in...

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2020/09/01

New Australian media laws could mean Facebook rips news sharing from its pages there in a row over whetherthe social networking giant, and Google,pay for certain services, Ubisoft's apologising for imagery that showed a terrorist using a fist raised in a similar way to Black Power activists. ActressBella Thornesays sorry for leadingOnlyFans users up the garden path about $200 photographs; plus Elon Musk's latest invention for Tesla means speed limit signs will be detectable while on autopilot.Listen

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5:29

Tik Tok beauty hacks are being given a health warning...

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2020/08/28

Doctors and dentists are among medical experts in the UK warning people not try some Tik Tok beauty hacks at home. They say advice encouraging people to do things like whiten their teeth with bleach, or use eyelash glue on lips, can be harmful. Also, Amazon's new fitness band can analyse your emotions by listening to your voice, Countdown's Susie Dent's been giving Alexa lessons in local dialects, and Katy Perry's busy week's rounded off with the release of a new video game. Hosted on Acast. See

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8:03

Fortnite launches Season 4 with a new Battle Pass...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/08/27

Today sees the launch of the new season ofFortnite, which as teasers had previously revealed will have a Marvel theme and it’s the first time in Fortnite's history that an entire season will be themed around an existing IP.The White House has announces significant funding over the next 5 years in a dozen scientific centres dedicated to the study of artificial intelligence and quantum information science and why flat faced dog breeds popularity may be their undoing. Hosted on Acast. See

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7:58

China accuses US U-2 spy plane of trespassing into...

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2020/08/26

Beijing has accused the US of sending a U-2 spy plane into a no-fly zone to "trespass" on live-fire exercises. Also, AI vs. a human fighter pilot... who won? Scientists find out how our perception of probability changes our ability to make decisions. Then in gaming, possible new modes for Call of Duty have been leaked, and ArenaNet bring Guild Wars 2 over to Steam. How much has Bella Thorne made on OnlyFans in less than a week? Could you handle less screen time if it meant winning $1000? And a 166

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7:45

Google ‘will always pay the tax its required to pay’...

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2020/08/25

Google’s UK boss Ronan Harris insists the tech giant will always pay the tax that it's required to… but that it was up to the government to decide on the amount. Tech firms are facing accusations they don’t pay enough in the countries where they operate but Harris says for Google, the ‘bone of contention’ is that most of their payments go to California. Plus, UK police are getting a new Taser ‘that’s more painful and has a higher risk of hitting passers-by', the Earth has lost 28 trillion tonnes of

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7:04

Can convalescent plasma treatment help boost Donald...

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2020/08/24

Donald Trump has issued an emergency order making it easier for doctors to treat Covid-19 using the blood plasma of those who’ve recovered from the disease. But, while the president may hope this new push could help him make up ground in the polls… studies show the treatment is far from a breakthrough. Plus, AI could block harmful content as its being live streamed and, did a Russian cosmonaut spot UFOs from the ISS?Listen to our other podcasts:Women Tech Charge: interviews with incredible women

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6:45

Mark Zuckerburg faces another grilling in Congress |...

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2020/08/21

It's emergedFacebookCEO Mark Zuckerburg's faced more questions in congress over why the company bought rival Instagram.Netflix has apologised after thousands campaigned to get a poster for new film Cuties removed due to its portrayal of an 11 year old girl, US news providers ask Apple to take less of their profits through subscriptionservices and China'sAlibaba tries to smooth the path for long term peace with Donald Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:50

GCSE students line up for ‘dream” Tech jobs |...

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2020/08/20

As 950,000 pupils receive their GCSE results, “the dream” is to land a job in tech, according to a new Samsung survey, Google's tackling troubles with its G-suite services including Gmail, Its official, Apple is the world's biggest company, Elon Musk’s Space X has raked in some extra funding,AirBnB's gearing up for what would be thebiggest share sale of the year,and much to residents disgust Florida Keys is about to be invaded by 750 million genetically modified mosquitos. Hosted on Acast. See

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7:13

Covid-19 Loss of smell “much more profound” than...

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2020/08/19

Scientists think losing your sense of smell with Covid-19 could be an indication the disease affects sufferer's brains and nerve centres. Is Honey better than an antibiotic? President Trump’s TikTok battle rumbles on. Apple Music is getting a remix. Will your car be driving you to work? Do antibiotics affect birth control medicines? Meanwhile, Californian Uber users may not be able to ride from this week after a dispute over workers rights. And after a quarter of a century, we say goodbye to

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7:35

UP-cycling takes on a whole new meaning as Space X...

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2020/08/18

SpaceX is launching a record-breaking rocket mission, with an emphasis on recycling, Kanye West's taking on Tik Tok with ideas for areligious themed rival, the US tightens restrictions on Huawei’s access to chip technology, and Epic v Apple - who will win the gaming battle?Listen to our other podcasts:Women Tech Charge: interviews with incredible women leading in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathsThe Leader: a daily news podcast helping you make sense of the day’s most important storiesAsk

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7:02

Have we recorded earth’s hottest temperature ever? |...

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2020/08/17

Google pens a letter to Australians saying new laws could harm their internet freedom. The Wakashio splits in two – endangering Mauritian wildlife. Is mindfulness doing more harm than good? Facebook's under fire for alleged ‘political bias’. Cornavirus research questioning whether lockdowns are making kids more susseptible to allergies. And your country needs you! UK coronavirus vaccine trials need more people.Listen to our otherpodcasts:Women Tech Charge: interviews with incredible women leading in

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8:04

Epic’s legal challenge as Apple removes Fortnite from...

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2020/08/14

One of the world's most popular games on iPhones was taken down after makers Epic games offered an update that let players buy in-game currency at a lower rate if they bought direct - bypassing Apple. TikTok's US employees are planning to take on the Trump administration, as they say its executive order would make it illegal for their employer to pay them, but the administration has yet to reply to the accusations and find out why life’s a beach with new tech for flip flops.Listen to our

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7:55

Bats caught in Thai caves as researchers probe...

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2020/08/13

Researchers probing the origins of coronavirus have caught 200 bats in caves in Thailand. They hope to find a close match to the disease that will help shed light on the pandemic that has so far infected more than 20 million people and caused the deaths of 748,000 worldwide. Plus, Facebook and Instagram step up efforts to combat the spread of misinformation, WeChat plays down a looming US ban, and a faraway galaxy that looks like the MilkyWay could re-shape our thinking about how galaxies evolve

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7:52

Experts urge caution of Russia’s newly approved...

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2020/08/12

Russian President Vladimir Putin says his daughter is one of the first recipients of a newly approved coronavirus vaccine that could begin rolling out in October. But experts are cautious about the claim, warning an unsafe jab could further worsen the pandemic. Plus, Twitter rolls out new tools to help curb abuse, a new cousin of the T-Rex has been discovered in England, and the Halo Infinite release is postponed to next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:59

Apple boss Tim Cook joins billionaire club as stocks...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/08/11

Tim Cook has been welcomed into an elite club... The Apple boss has hit billionaire status, joining Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Microsoft’s Bill Gates. The tech giants are enjoying soaring share prices amid the pandemic as the world shifts online. Plus, calls grow to ban killer robots, Nasa followers mistake Jupiter for a pizza and, Google could start monitoring your baby’s heartbeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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