Another big push towards electric vehicles is being made in the UK government’s latest strategy to make the great shift to a virtually zero-carbon economy.

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Net zero announcement: UK sets out plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions The UK has pledged to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050 and the Government has recognized the significant contribution UK business needs to make to turn carbon ambition into carbon action. Aviation accounts for 3% of the world’s carbon emissions and is considered one of the toughest sectors to achieve direct reductions, due to not having alternatives to jet-fuelled engines. In a recent YouGov poll, 2/3 of adults think the UK should strive to be a global…

KODI has announced the public release of its new 19.0 “Matrix” update which brings numerous new features to TVs . . .

Kodi breaks your add-ons with some major changes to your TV player The popular player has just announced the public release of its new 19.0 “Matrix” upgrade which has improved playback for music fans and better video quality on platforms such as Windows 10 and Android. Kodi has also revealed a new look with some subtle changes aimed at making the overall user experience a little better. Kodi users are being treated with some new features and an updated look to their TVs, but that is not all good news,…

Google to give security keys to ‘high risk’ users targeted by government hackers

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Google is giving free physical USB security keys to 10,000 users at high risk of being hacked – such as politicians and human rights activists. The warning, sent by Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), alerted more than 14,000 Gmail users that they had been targeted in a state-sponsored phishing campaign from APT28, also known as Fancy Bear, said to be made up of operatives of Russia’s GRU intelligence agency. Fancy Bear has been active for more than a decade but it’s widely known for hacking into the Democratic National Committee and its disinformation and election influencing…

iOS 15 brings new ways to stay connected and powerful features that help users focus, explore, and do more with on-device intelligence

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced iOS 15, a major update with powerful features that enhance the iPhone experience. iOS 15 makes FaceTime calls more natural, introduces SharePlay for shared experiences, helps users focus and be in the moment with new ways to manage notifications, and brings more intelligence to photos and search to quickly access information. Apple Maps unveils beautiful new ways to explore the world, Weather is redesigned with full-screen maps and more graphical displays of data, Wallet adds support for home keys and ID cards, and browsing the internet with Safari…

Redmond’s Microsoft plans to tap smart TVs, streaming devices for Xbox games

Microsoft putting Xbox in TVs, building its own streaming devices, and exploring new Game Pass subscriptions STOCKHOLM, June 10 (Reuters) – Microsoft said on Thursday it was working with global TV manufacturers so that gamers can play Xbox games through internet-connected televisions without any extra hardware other than a controller. Xbox is also building its own streaming devices for cloud gaming to reach gamers on any TV or monitor without the need for a console. On top of that, latest remarks from Microsoft Corp came against the backdrop of a media…

Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram suffer outage . . .

Social media services Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram have been hit by an outage lasting more than an hour. Social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, along with messaging app WhatsApp, stopped working on Monday afternoon. The three social networks, which are all owned by Facebook, suffered an outage around 4:40pm on Monday. Downdetector, which tracks outages, logged nearly 80,000 reports for WhatsApp and more than 50,000 for Facebook. Data from the website suggests the outage is affecting user accounts across the world. The company did not say what might be causing…

Thousands of IPTV and Kodi box users to receive police letter this week warning them of JAIL

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THOUSANDS of suspected TV pirates will receive a letter from police this week warning them they are being watched by the authorities. More than 7,000 people who are suspected to be watching TV illegally will receive police letters this week, warning they could face jail. The letters are targeting those who are suspected of using IPTV and Kodi boxes to stream channels like Sky Sports, with police warning they could be subject to legal action. If the cease and desist letter is ignored, it warns that those who continue to break the…

A new version of the Mi Box S has been certified by the FCC

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A new version of the Mi Box S has been certified by the FCC It seems Xiaomi has a new Android TV-powered Mi Field coming quickly in response to an inventory revealed by the FCC right now. The… What is known? This newly certified Mi Box is first recorded by 9to5Google with the model number MDZ-22-AG, almost identical to the model number MDZ-22-AB in 2018. The pictures attached to the fcc records have also shown that it has the same style as the Mi Box S. The pictures show the…

TRAI seeks views on issues related to platform services offered by DTH operators

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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India issued a consultation paper seeking views and comments on regulatory framework recommended for direct-to-home (DTH) services he Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday issued a consultation paper seeking views and comments on regulatory framework recommended for direct-to-home (DTH) services. Written response has been sought from stakeholders on the consultation paper by December 14 and counter comments by December 19 An MSO is an authorised service provider providing cable TV services to its subscribers. The ministry also proposed to adopt the certain recommendations…

At least 3 dead in Amtrak train derailment in Montana The Empire Builder train derailed at 4 p.m. near Joplin, a town of about 200

At least 3 dead in Amtrak train derailment in Montana

The train was traveling from Chicago to Seattle. JOPLIN, Mont. — At least three people were killed Saturday afternoon when an Amtrak train that runs between Seattle and Chicago derailed in north-central Montana, toppling several cars onto their sides, authorities said. At least three people were killed Saturday afternoon when an Amtrak train that runs between Seattle and Chicago derailed in north-central Montana, toppling several cars onto their sides, authorities said. Seven cars on the train, Empire Builder 7/27, derailed at about 4 p.m. local time near Joplin, according to…