The compromised accounts sent out the kind of scam messages familiar to many internet users. They began with a pledge to give back to the community, with some mentioning Covid-19, and promised that those who sent bitcoin to the included address would receive double in return.

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JEDEC releases next-gen DDR5 memory specification


The JEDEC Solid State Technology Association has announced the final DDR5 memory specification with a series of significant upgrades over the previous standard that is now over six years old and in dire need of a worthy replacement. After all, the standards body took two years more than originally planned...

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Google will soon integrate Chat, Meet, Rooms, and more into Gmail for G Suite users


These changes were announced in a blog post published by Google earlier today. In the post, Google lays out its plan to offer customers a "better home for work" by uniting several of its core productivity services under Gmail's banner.

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MSI allegedly attempts to bribe YouTuber to prevent a negative review


Many of us rely on product reviews from trusted, independent sources to make informed purchasing decisions. Unfortunately, it seems that some manufacturers (or PR people) aren't willing to accept negative feedback. Tech YouTuber TechteamGB tweeted that MSI attempted to pay them not to post a negative review of the MSI...

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Amazon releases patch for Echo Buds to address overheating issue


It doesn't sound like any users have been substantially impacted by this flaw as of writing, but it's still a real problem, and it's one Amazon is wisely taking seriously. Amazon has already patched the problem with the latest Buds software update, while improving their battery life at the same...

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Redditors can now add multiple pics and GIFs to a single post


Reddit users can finally share multiple images and GIFs in a single post without having to rely on third-party services like Imgur or Flickr.

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Engineers have given their robot a sense of touch with synthetic smart skin


Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have released a study showing how neuromorphic technology allowed them to develop a synthetic skin for robots that is 1,000 faster than a human's sensory system. The tech can also identify the shape, texture, and hardness of an object 10 times more...

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ARM licensing fee increase could drive some customers to competitors


ARM is reportedly looking to milk additional revenue from some of its customers in the form of higher licensing fees.

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Apple warns that closing your MacBook with a camera cover could damage the display


Apple is advising MacBook users not to close their computer lids with a camera cover in place as doing so might damage the screen.

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Nintendo removes inappropriate, adults-only game from eShop after accidental upload


The game is described as “a silly and scary first-person stealth game with a twist,” while that may sound like something suitable for all ages, buyers should take heed of the warning about “scenes of sexual activities which are inappropriate for younger audiences.”

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