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8:06

Tech boss quits after footage of him hurling racist...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/07/13

Silicon Valley CEO Michael Lofthouse has stepped down after footage of him hurling abuse at an Asian family celebrating a birthday at a restaurant in California went viral. After his initial apology was criticised by some for not being genuine, the Solid8 boss quit and he says he’s since enrolled in an anti-racism program. Plus, Ubisoft launches a string of new games as it deals with reports of a toxic culture at the firm, three countries launch missions to Mars this week and new research has found

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7:14

Juice WRLD fans crash Spotify, Apple Music with his...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/07/10

A rush for Juice WRLD's new album appeared to breakstreaming giants Spotify and Apple Music, with fans claiming they couldn't access the tracks shortly afterthe rapper's posthumous record was released. Chinese officials are warning of another virus discovered inKazakhstan, that could be more deadline than Covid-19. AndInstagram is all set to shut down the promotion ofLGBT"conversion therapy." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:05

The world risks exceeding 1.5C global target |...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/07/09

The world is heating up much faster than expected according to a new climate forecast and risks exceeding 1.5C in the next 5 years, Facebook slammed for being “too reactive and piecemeal” when it comes to hate speech and offensive content.Plusthe UK and Australia team up toinvestigate practices of the facial recognition app Clearview AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:01

New comet Neowise could be visible with naked eye |...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/07/08

Earthbound stargazers rush out with telescopes to find New Comet Neowise after Nasa Astronauts post pictures on Twitter,Nasa’s Curiosity Mars Rover starts a new road trip of discovery and Tik Tok deletes a collection of videos found to be using a "sickening" anti-Semitic song that amassed over6.5 million views. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:06

Tik Tok pulls out of Hong Kong, and could the US ban...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/07/07

TikTok will no longer be available for download in Hong Kong after China placed sweeping national security laws on the territory. Will the US follow suit? Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the government is “looking at” banning Chinese social media apps. China’s accused of trying to persuade high-profile individuals to back Huawei’s integration into the UK’s 5G network, and one of Silicon Valleys more secretive firms, Palantir, confidentially files paperwork to go public. Also NASA’s Hubble

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7:46

US sanctions on Huawei could lead to phasing out from...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/07/06

The culture secretary warns US sanctions on Huawei are likely to have a ‘significant impact’ on the firm’s ability to play a role in the UK’s 5G network. Oliver Dowden told LBC he’ll be discussing the findings of a report on the Chinese tech firm with the Prime Minister, who has been under enduring pressure to halt the company’s involvement over concerns it presents a security risk. Plus, the Hubble telescope captures a fluffy galaxy, $330,000 pledged for space fragrance perfume and, a Sony factory

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9:49

Twitter removing ‘master/slave’ from programming...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/07/03

Twitter is the latest tech company to rethink their programming terminology to remove racially sensitive terms. It follows the conversation around Breaker founder Leah Culver, which we first talked about back in June on Tech and Science Daily.Also: a new space tourism company plans to take you to the edge of space in a balloon, Fortnite launches a Captain America skin, and a partial lunar eclipse will be visible July 4th, Independence Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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8:52

The black hole that eats ‘a sun’ EVERY DAY | Thursday...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/07/02

The fastest-growing black hole in the universe now consumes the equivalent of a sun every day, according to new research.Elsewhere in space, scientists have observed the remnants of a former gas giant found orbiting a star - while still others have found quantum fluctuations interacting with physical objects for the first time.Plus:Amazon have withdrawn their new game from the market after poor feedback. Facebook defends policies in the wake of boycotts by corporations. The British House of Lords

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8:47

Robots to help care for patients in pandemic | 1st...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/07/01

A lab will open to research new ways to care for peopleat Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh.With the coronavirus crisis meaning human contact is limited, researchers hope to find affordable tech to support vulnerable people remotely.Also, Google Glass could be making a comeback, Disney says they have the best deepfakes yet to use in big budget films, and Myanmar fossils reveal striking features of prehistoric insects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:02

Indian Tik Tok users devastated as 59 China made apps...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/06/30

Indian Tik Tok users are devastated that the app has been banned in their country. Creators are being forced to turn to instagram and Youtube as 59 china-made apps are now blacklisted due to tensions between the two countries.Meanwhile YouTube have taken down thechannels of prominent white supremacists andReddit have also jumped on the 'Ban wagon' taking down2,000 individual forums - including r/The_donaldwhich has long been a digital meeting point for Mr. Trump’s supporters. In space news,

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7:03

Youtube star Shane Dawson apologises for his...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/06/29

Youtube star Shane Dawson has posted a 20 minuteapology video on his channel for racist and offensive content - but he's been shot down by Jada and Jaden Smith, the mother and brother of Willow Smith, over footage of him pretending to masturbate over the 11-year-old on twitter. Plus,South Korean K-pop girls' group Black Pink’s comeback sets a world premiere record on YouTube, and, Quibi fails to live up to promise despite launch investment of$1.75bn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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7:23

Jenna Marbles quits YouTube over offensive videos |...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/06/26

Jenna Mourey, aka Jenna Marbles, has apologised to her 20 million YouTube subscribers and quit the platform over offensive videos posted in her channel’s early days. She’s taken down much of her early content and addressed videos of her wearing blackface makeup and slamming women who ‘slept around’. Plus, Twitch bans users over sexual assault claims, Virgin Galactic celebrates another successful spaceship test flight, and two ‘super-Earths’ have been discovered close to our own Earth. Hosted on

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7:23

Highest ever UV levels could be seen on last day of...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/06/25

The UK is sweltering thorough a summer solstice heatwave, which the Met Office warns could see UV levels spike to record levels. Its website says the index rarely hits a maximum of eight, but on Thursday in parts of the South West, it could reach a level nine. Plus, diamonds that feature in the Crown Jewels may be ‘super deep’ gemstones, a moon orbiting Jupiter could host life, and Olympusbows out of the camera business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:07

Former UK chief scientific advisor warns easing...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/06/24

As the UK races to save summer, the former chief scientific advisor to the Government Sir David King says this is an ‘extraordinarily risky’ move. He says our focus should be on eliminating the virus before a likely second wave hits in winter. Plus, locked-down Brits are spending a quarter of their lives online, production ends for the iconic Segway, and Twitter continues to target Trump tweets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:39

Apple confirms Macs will shift to using their own...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/06/23

Apple boss Tim Cook confirms the firm is moving away from Intel chips to its own ARM-based processors. It says this is good news for developers and mean Apple can offer new features on its computers as well as improved performance. Plus, more highlights from WWDC 2020, Google workers petition against providing services to police departments, Facebook faces its own calls to stand up to racism, and a new coronavirus vaccine for animals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:16

Did TikTok and K-Pop teens troll President Donald...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/06/22

Donald Trump’s comeback rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has prompted a big question: Did teenagers, TikTok users and fans of K-Pop music troll the president of the United States? They claim they reserved tickets for an event they were never going to attend, but Mr Trump’s team have blamed the media and protesters for the low turnout. Also, a ‘chilling’ report on cyber crime reveals huge sums were paid to hackers last year, an alternative Covid-19 test is being trialed in the UK, and all eyes are on Apple

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7:21

Cyber state attack on Australia blamed on China |...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/06/19

Australian PM Scott Morrison sends out a warning down under as China appears to be responsiblefor a major state cyber attack on their businesses and "all levels of government",Matt Hancock gives UK Trace and track app to Apple and Google after NHS version fails,Apple rejects Facebook gaming app- again and Juneteenth celebrated as a Google Doodle.Listen to our otherpodcasts:Women Tech Charge: interviews with incredible women leading in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathsThe Leader: a daily

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6:01

Twitter launches voice notes on the social platform |...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/06/18

In a move the company says will let people find new ways to tell stories, Twitter's testing out a voice function on its iOS app. Soundbites of up to 140 seconds long are now being allowed, with the first one being released on the platform's own account. Also, Xbox has revealed the new start-up sound for its next console, and some think it sounds like the PS4's.People who rely on social media for information about coronavirus are apparently more likely to believe conspiracy theories and breach

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7:17

Zuckerburg pledges to push people to the polls |...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/06/17

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg reveals plans to push 4 million people to the US polls creating the "largest voting information effort in US history". Users will be able to switch off political adverts in the run up though, Royal Ascot finds a way make tech work for them as they reopen on day two and Elon Musk may face a battle to keep investors happy as registration for Teslas cars take a lockdown hit.Listen to our otherpodcasts:Women Tech Charge: interviews with incredible women leading in Science,

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7:10

Dead by Daylight - Chapter 16 - is almost here |...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2020/06/16

Chapter 16 of Dead by Daylight - the horror game created by Behaviour Interactive -lands later on and we have a little teaser until the full release this afternoon. Elon Musk is getting his own way again with his new Tesla Model S car getting the long range seal of approval from the EPA and the EU is expected to revealits full spectrum of competition concerns this week over Amazon as the online selling platform is felt to be monopolising online selling.Listen to our otherpodcasts:Women Tech Charge:

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