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Daily bulletins reporting the latest news from the world of science and technology, from the Standard.

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Tributes to Sir Clive Sinclair; and hear the Bowie Stylophone Sep 17, 2021

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Sir Clive Sinclair has died at the age of 81 from cancer. Elon Musk has paid tribute, as well as Microsoft boss Satya Nadellla who said Sir Clive inspired him to become an engineer. Plus, Wikipedia says it’s been “infiltrated” by a group trying to control information about China. The home version of Microsoft Office has been given an October 5th release date - and you won’t need a subscription. Astronauts reveal what it’s really like to live and work on the ISS. Facebook’s identified a new front in the misinformation war. Netflix is being sued over a single line of dialogue in The Queen’s Gambit. And, check out the sounds of the new David Bowie Stylophone.

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US, UK & Australia gang up on China in Security Pact Sep 16, 2021

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Joe Biden, Boris Johnson and Australian Prime Minister teamed up to form a special security pact to share advanced defence technologies, SpaceX makes history again with an all civilian amateur spaceflight. El Salvador take to the streets to protest against Bitcoin as legal tender, Fauci shuts down Nicki Minaj over claims the Covid vaccine could make you impotent. ES Magazine's groundbreaking NFT. Plus, the humble Bandicoot comes back from the dead.

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Apple’s iPhone 13: Is it all hype? Sep 15, 2021

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Is Apple’s iPhone 13, dubbed “Hollywood in your pocket”, what we’ve been waiting for? We speak to Charlotte Henry from Mac Observer. Rishi Sunak tells us about tech investment and zoom quizzes. There could be a breakthrough in the battle against Ebola in West Africa. An investigation into the safety of driverless cars in the US appears to be expanding. Artists and off-road E-vehicle engineers are teaming up to fight climate change with a giant ship! And why an asteroid that killed the dinosaurs was lucky for snakes.

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Spyware attack: You may want this Apple IOS update. Plus potty-trained cows? Sep 14, 2021

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Hold up, you may want to update your Iphone. Apple have dispatched an emergency patch for IOS users after the discovery of malware on the phone of an unidentified Saudi activist in Canada. If you’re waiting for a blue tick on Twitter, your time may be now. Following a Wall Street Journal investigation Facebook says it’s “phasing out” so-called White List exemptions from the social network’s posting rules. Engineering works are taking place at the ancient Stone Henge, how do you turn a film known for its Hollywood magic special FX into a theatre show? And, why have researchers potty-trained cows?

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Fortnite creators Epic Games appeal Apple court ruling Sep 13, 2021

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Fortnite creators Epic Games have filed an appeal against the recent court ruling with Apple. A federal judge decided the firm violated the Apple App store’s terms by offering in-game currency direct. Meanwhile, Apple’s Iphone13 is expected to be announced tomorrow. Dame Cressida Dick’s accusing tech firms of failing to do enough to protect users from terrorism. A mum who lost all four of her limbs has been given a bionic arm. Google forces another Discord music bot offline, and, how are Gen Z’s discovering new music today?

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PlayStation Showcase 2021: Star Wars, Project Eve & Gran Turismo 7 for PS5 Sep 10, 2021

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The former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has told MPs and peers he’s having to explain to children the meaning of the horrific abuse he receives online. PlayStation Showcase: Sony announces new Star Wars, Project Eve and Gran Turismo 7 for PS5...plus GTA V delays. You’ll need some powerful hardware to run photorealistic gaming, says tech expert GadgetsBoy. How creepy are Facebook’s new smart sunglasses? Amazon offers to pay $1.2 billion college fees for 750,000 US staff. NHS lung cancer patients to receive breakthrough tumour-stopping drug. Best way to airlift a five-ton rhino wins satirical science prize.

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AI: How gaming characters are getting hyper-realistic faces Sep 09, 2021

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Street Fighter V and Dark Souls are among games using the software more normally used to make gruesomely realistic customisations to photos. Could Mars farming tech help grow food in Earth’s deserts? Voice of a generation: children rally outside Parliament to urge political action on climate crisis ahead of Cop26. Microsoft warns Azure customers that security flaw could have let hackers access their data. Noise from traffic and trains is being linked to higher risk of dementia. Brexit: No more cheap holiday calls as Three is latest mobile firm to re-introduce Euro roaming. Facebook is that you...Twitter tests ‘Community’ groups feature for users to discuss common interests.

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Taliban: the social media battle against hashtag propaganda Sep 08, 2021

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Cybersecurity analysts are urging tech platforms to act faster in the battle against digital extremist content and hashtags that spread so fast online. Chaotic debut for Bitcoin in El Salvador as crypto value plunges. Online harm: Priti Patel urges G7 to hold tech giants to account for child abuse content. Amazon rides online shopping boom...but pays just a few million more in corporation tax. British astronaut Tim Peake honoured as comic book character. Child asthma: research finds obesity may effect the body’s response to medicine. How robot dogs are being trained to 'think' as autonomous rescuers of the future.

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TechEX Day 2: 'Facebook killer' social network and swearing ducks Sep 07, 2021

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We’re at day two of TechEX 2021 where we meet Socialblox, a Dutch startup taking on Facebook. We also speak to the maker of a smart bracelet that can help people avoid polluted routes. Plus, El Salvador is now accepting Bitcoin as legal tender, NASA’s Mars Rover has picked up its first ever rock sample – but can they get it back to Earth? Could we soon see the end of pop-ups asking you to accept cookies, and ducks in Australia have learned how to swear.

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Internet of Things: We're at the UK's biggest IOT expo Sep 06, 2021

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We are at TechEx 2021: Find out about shoebox-sized satellites controlling IOT devices back on Earth using tiny amounts of power, and the challenges of hosting a Covid-era conference. Firefly’s released a new video of the rocket that exploded in mid-flight last week. If you’ve been lurking on the comments pages of some newspaper’s websites, you may well have come across pro-Kremlin trolls trying to spread misinformation. Prospective parents in the UK may soon be able store eggs, sperm and embryos for up to 55 years. Vacuum killer...Dyson’s ‘developing a robot that can climb stairs’. Former PlayStation boss says PS5 development will cost about $200 million.

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