Newslinx

• TikTok threatens legal action against Trump US ban - BBC News - Technology
  Fri, 07 Aug 2020
  The Chinese firm says it is "shocked" by an order for US companies to stop doing business with the app.
  
• Facebook founder sees wealth hit $100bn after TikTok rival launch - BBC News - Technology
  Fri, 07 Aug 2020
  The social media giant's shares rose on Thursday after the launch of its new TikTok rival Instagram Reels.
  
• Apple defends Xbox streaming block on iPhones - BBC News - Technology
  Fri, 07 Aug 2020
  Apple is denying consumers cloud gaming, says Microsoft, as streaming service is blocked on iPhones.
  
• Is the US about to split the internet? - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 06 Aug 2020
  US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he wants a "clean" internet free of "untrusted" Chinese apps.
  
• E-skin recreates sense of touch and other tech news - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 06 Aug 2020
  BBC Click’s LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
  
• The coldest computers in the world - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 06 Aug 2020
  New computers promise to cruise through old problems, but involve mind-boggling low temperatures.
  
• What's new in Fifa 21? - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 06 Aug 2020
  A new trailer for Fifa 21 reveals new gameplay features. Newsround takes a look at them.
  
• Twitter to label state-controlled news accounts - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 06 Aug 2020
  The social network will stop affected accounts being promoted by its recommendation algorithms.
  
• Renewed Interest in OpenStack Bare Metal Project Ironic, as Software Moves Closer to Hardware - LinuxToday News
  Thu, 06 Aug 2020
  

  As more enterprises move to hybrid cloud, they're relying more and more on provisioning bare metal servers to augment cloud providers' services in order to make their infrastructure cloud neutral.

  
  
• Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS (Focal Fossa) Released, Available for Download Now - LinuxToday News
  Thu, 06 Aug 2020
  

  The Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) operating system series sees today the release of the first updated media, Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS, which incorporates all the package updates and security fixes published by Canonical.

  
  
• Collabora Office 6.4 Brings Outstanding MS Office Interoperability, LTS and L3 Support - LinuxToday News
  Thu, 06 Aug 2020
  

  Based on the upstream LibreOffice 6.4 source code, Collabora Office 6.4 is a major release that brings a plethora of new features and enhancements.

  
  
• PE Tree: Free open source tool for reverse-engineering PE files - LinuxToday News
  Thu, 06 Aug 2020
  

  PE Tree, a malware reverse-engineering, open source tool developed by the BlackBerry Research and Intelligence team, has been made available for free to the cybersecurity community.

  
  
• Add a repo and install a package the Ansible way - LinuxToday News
  Thu, 06 Aug 2020
  

  How to add package repositories and install packages on many hosts by using Ansible.

  
  
• ARM: Tudor Brown says chip-maker should remain independent - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 06 Aug 2020
  The UK-based chip designer's ex-president Tudor Brown warns of the risks of the firm being sold on.
  
• TikTok twins charged over bank robbery 'prank' - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 06 Aug 2020
  Alan and Alex Stokes are accused of faking a bank robbery "to gain popularity on social media".
  
• Uber to expand across UK with Autocab takeover - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 06 Aug 2020
  The move will see Uber made available in about 170 towns and cities.
  
• Coronavirus: England's contact-tracing app readies for launch - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 06 Aug 2020
  The app will use QR barcode scans as well as Bluetooth handshakes to determine if users are at risk.
  
• Fifa 21: 'Toxic behaviour' cut from goal celebrations - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 06 Aug 2020
  Players will no longer be able to use the "shushing" goal celebration to gloat and stall games.
  
• Cosplay and Covid: Video gamers defy the virus - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 06 Aug 2020
  Video game meet-up ChinaJoy was one of the first big shows staged in China since the pandemic began.
  
• Instagram rolls out TikTok 'rip-off' Reels - BBC News - Technology
  Thu, 06 Aug 2020
  As TikTok faces uncertainty, Instagram adds new features that will be very familiar to TikTok fans.
  
• whowatch - Monitor Linux Users and Processes in Real Time - LinuxToday News
  Wed, 05 Aug 2020
  

  whowatch is a simple, easy-to-use interactive who-like command line program for monitoring processes and users on a Linux system.

  
  
• Ubuntu 20.10 (Groovy Gorilla) Artwork by Sylvia Ritter Looks Astonishing, Made with Krita - LinuxToday News
  Wed, 05 Aug 2020
  

  Slated for release on October 22, the upcoming Ubuntu 20.10 release is codenamed Groovy Gorilla.

  
  
• GRUB2 Boot Failure Issues Fixed in Debian and Ubuntu, Update Now - LinuxToday News
  Wed, 05 Aug 2020
  

  There are now fixes for the BootHole vulnerability (and some other seven flaws) found in the GRUB2 bootloader, which is used by almost all GNU/Linux distributions.

  
  
• TikTok to open $500m data centre in Ireland - BBC News - Technology
  Wed, 05 Aug 2020
  The firm says the move represents its "long-term commitment to Europe".
  
• TikTok: The story of a social media giant - BBC News - Technology
  Wed, 05 Aug 2020
  How did the social media platform get so big and where could it be heading?
  
• Pantheon Desktop Review: A Beautiful Alternative to macOS - LinuxToday News
  Wed, 05 Aug 2020
  

  The Pantheon Desktop is one of the most visually appealing desktops around. This Pantheon Desktop review will show you some of its notable features.

  
  
• What's going on with TikTok? - BBC News - Technology
  Tue, 04 Aug 2020
  Microsoft confirmed it wants to acquire TikTok after President Trump threatened to ban the app.
  
• William English, Who Helped Build the Computer Mouse, Dies at 91 - NYT > Personal Tech
  Tue, 04 Aug 2020
  He was one of the computing pioneers who “showed what a computer interface could — and should — look like,” a colleague said.
  
• LinkedIn co-founder reveals key secret to success - BBC News - Technology
  Tue, 04 Aug 2020
  Allen Blue, who co-founded professional network LinkedIn, reveals how start-ups can achieve growth.
  
• Virtual house hunting gets a pandemic boost - BBC News - Technology
  Mon, 03 Aug 2020
  Estate agents say demand has soared for tours of houses using virtual reality headsets.
  
• Beyond TikTok: Who else might President Trump ban? - BBC News - Technology
  Mon, 03 Aug 2020
  Other Chinese-owned software could face difficulties in the US, if TikTok ban goes ahead.
  
• TikTok: How would the US go about banning the Chinese app? - BBC News - Technology
  Mon, 03 Aug 2020
  Several options exist, from preventing Google and Apple offering the app, to blocking its servers.
  
• Spot robot turns 'Fluffy' in new factory floor job - BBC News - Technology
  Fri, 31 Jul 2020
  BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology stories.
  
• Livestream Your Wedding Like a Pro - NYT > Personal Tech
  Tue, 28 Jul 2020
  These gadgets will help you improve the production quality and create memorable experiences for you and your digital guests.
  
• A High-Tech Array of Travel Tools: ‘Smart’ Health Cards, Temperature-Reading Glasses and More - NYT > Personal Tech
  Fri, 24 Jul 2020
  Products that rely on artificial intelligence aim to make travel safer during the pandemic. But hefty prices and privacy concerns are issues.
  
• Disabled Do-It-Yourselfers Lead Way to Technology Gains - NYT > Personal Tech
  Mon, 20 Jul 2020
  So long to overhyped innovations. Hello to tech that embeds accessibility into everyday devices.
  
• Contact Tracing With Your Phone: It’s Easier but There Are Tradeoffs - NYT > Personal Tech
  Mon, 20 Jul 2020
  Lots of new app ideas are emerging to track Covid-19, but each has issues around privacy, location accuracy and how much appeal it will have to the public and to health officials.
  
• Letting Your Insurer Ride Shotgun, for a Discounted Rate - NYT > Personal Tech
  Thu, 16 Jul 2020
  Most big car insurers offer apps that monitor your driving, and one start-up requires it. The trade-off in privacy is a premium that could be substantially cheaper for safe drivers.
  
• Technology Bridges the Gap to Better Sight - NYT > Personal Tech
  Tue, 14 Jul 2020
  More than 6 million Americans have vision problems that cannot be corrected by glasses or contact lenses. Companies like IrisVision are creating headsets to help them see better.
  
• How to Make Smartphones Last Longer - NYT > Personal Tech
  Wed, 01 Jul 2020
  In a pandemic-induced recession, it’s more important than ever to take care of our smartphones and other gadgets.
  
• Two Gamers Played ‘The Last of Us Part II.’ They Were Blown Away. - NYT > Personal Tech
  Fri, 19 Jun 2020
  When the original video game was transcendental, can a sequel top it? Two Times reporters debate the answer.
  
• What Are Fintechs and How Can They Help Small Business? - NYT > Personal Tech
  Wed, 10 Jun 2020
  Online financial service companies are filling a gap, especially as companies have altered how they work.