Author Archives: Techme101

Formula 1 tech used to rev-up train wi-fi speeds in new pilot

The 60 day pilot will use signals from mobile phone masts and satellites in space to create a more reliable connection.

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Keyless car theft devices used by criminals sell for £20k online

It is not illegal currently to own the gadgets but the government has promised to ban them.

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Black market risk: will banning sweepstakes push players offshore?

Sweepstakes are gaining a lot of regulatory attention across the US right now – but could this end up pushing more players onto the black market? More and more state authorities are stepping in to close oversight gaps around sweepstakes … Continue reading

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Beloved SF cat’s death fuels Waymo criticism

The death of a neighborhood bodega cat named Kit Kat has shaken San Francisco’s Mission District and prompted new debates about robotaxi safety.

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BNPL is expanding fast, and that should worry everyone

As Morris watches his BNPL investments from the other side of the table, he seems to understand the warning signs better than most.

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Are we nearing the end of Apple’s Tim Cook era?

Apple is getting serious about succession planning, according to a new report.

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Amazon satellite network gets a rebrand — and drops its affordability pitch

The company has been quietly changing how it talks about who its internet customers will be before it announced a big name change last week.

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Sky Sports axes ‘sexist’ TikTok channel Halo after three days

The female-focused TikTok channel was dubbed “patronising” and “sexist” by social media users.

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YouTuber Jack Doherty arrested in Miami on drug possession charges

The influencer, who has over 15 million subscribers on YouTube, is known for filming provocative videos involving pranks and stunts.

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Data centre in the shed reduces energy bills to £40

“It’s fantastic because it’s eco-friendly…We’re not burning any gases,” says Terrence Bridges.

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