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Adobe Flash

Microsoft finally ending Adobe Flash Player Support by end of 2020

Microsoft will finally end support for Adobe Flash Player in all its web browsers by the end of 2020. In 2017, Microsoft had made a coordinated announcement with Apple, Adobe, Google, Facebook, and Mozilla regarding the discontinuity of Adobe Flash Player, a decision that was prompted because of more secure and high performing open techs like HTML5, WebGL, and WebAssembly gaining more popularity in comparison to the Adobe Flash Player.
Microsoft
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AAWireless

AAWireless dongle brings wireless Android Auto to more cars

Developer Emil Borconi-Szdressy recently launched an Indiegogo campaign for an AAWireless USB dongle that adds wireless Android Auto to your existing car. You’ll need a car infotainment system with wired Android Auto support. While that’s increasingly commonplace, it does rule out upgrading an older ride.
Devices and OSAndroid
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Three UK

Three awards Full Fibre Backhaul contract to CityFibre

Three UK has awarded a multi-million backhaul contract to CityFibre, to connect an additional 1,300 key mobile masts across 59 towns and cities. Full Fibre backhaul is an essential part of delivering a great mobile experience, so partnering with CityFibre is part of Three’s strategy to deliver the UK’s fastest 5G network thanks to its leading 5G spectrum portfolio.
ConnectedThree
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EE

EE launches new 5G Business Plans

EE has launched a new range of 5G Business Plans, allowing customers Unlimited Data and a range of unique Smart Benefits. Exclusive to EE only, business handset customers also cover Lifetime Guarantee and Free Next Day Replacement for their device at no extra cost, and the option to upgrade to a new device when they want during their contract.
EE5GConnectedUK
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BTS

Snap a Selfie with K-Pop Boyband BTS

Fancy snapping a selfie with boyband BTS? BTS are now available for a virtual selfie only at Samsung KX, London’s hub of innovation. The AR/XR area is equipped with The Sero as a preview screen and the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition as the shooting device.
SamsungUK
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EE

EE launches Full Works Plan for iPhone

EE today launched The Full Works Plan for iPhone, allowing EE customers for the first time in the UK to receive inclusive access to Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade for the duration of their plan, as well as unlimited mobile data and the option to upgrade to a new phone anytime.
EEAppleUK
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iOS 13.7 brings integrated exposure notifications

Apple has released iOS 13.7, which introduces a new Exposure Notifications System directly baked into the OS, to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning new system no longer requires a separate app to be downloaded. When you upgrade to iOS 13.7, you’ll see a new section of the Settings menu that includes a toggle to “Turn on Exposure Notifications.”
Devices and OSApple
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Microsoft

Microsoft Sharing data to help launch Linux Foundation Climate Finance Foundation

Microsoft has joined Allianz, Amazon and S&P Global in announcing plans to launch the Climate Finance Foundation, a new initiative led by the Linux Foundation to build the OS-Climate Platform. This initiative leverages open-source analytics and open data to empower the investment community, as well as NGOs, academia and others, to help better model companies’ exposure to climate change.
Microsoft
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Microsoft Deepfake

Microsoft announces deepfake detection tool

Microsoft has announced a new tool that it claims can detect the presence of deepfake software in images and video as it seeks to tackle disinformation online. Deepfakes, or synthetic media, are photos, videos, or audio files manipulated by artificial intelligence (AI). And they’re becoming increasingly hard to detect.
Microsoft
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Canberra Raiders

Huawei cancels Canberra Raiders sponsorship

Huawei has quit its major sponsorship of rugby league club the Canberra Raiders in Australia, decrying the "continued negative business environment" towards the company in the country. The company, which sponsored the Raiders for almost a decade, signed a new two-year deal to be the main sponsor of the club last year, but will end the deal one year early at the conclusion of the 2020 season.
Huawei
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TikTok

Walmart and Microsoft team up in TikTok bid

Walmart and Microsoft are teaming up in a bid to acquire TikTok, in a deal that would give the retail company a key technology to reach younger shoppers and build out its third-party marketplace and advertising business.
USMicrosoft
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Royal National Institute for Blind

Samsung TV Receives Accreditation from RNIB

Samsung has received ‘Tried and Tested Accreditation’ for its 2020 Smart TVs from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) which is the first time this accreditation has been given in the TV industry.
SamsungUK
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