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On the 18th of October, Aptos foundation, a layer-1 blockchain company, announced 20 million free APT token rewards to its early network participants. Aptos shared on Twitter that this 20 million APT token reward will go to about 110,235 eligible participants. At the time when the foundation did this 20 million APT tokens airdrop, these tokens had a value of around $200–$260 million based on the token’s market price. According to Aptos, the eligibility for the airdropped tokens was based on two categories. First were those users who completed an application for an Aptos Incentivized Testnet, and second were those…
Tech behemoth could do more to protect user data from landing in the hands of police and other authorities, some say For years, Apple has carefully curated a reputation as a privacy stalwart among data-hungry and growth-seeking tech companies. In multi-platform ad campaigns, the company told consumers that “what happens on your iPhone, stays on your iPhone,” and equated its products with security through slogans like “Privacy. That’s iPhone.” But experts say that while Apple sets the bar when it comes to hardware and in some cases software security, the company could do more to protect user data from landing in the…
The European parliament has voted to introduce a single charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras by 2024 in a move that presents difficulties for Apple, whose iPhones use a different power connector. The vote confirms an earlier agreement among EU institutions and will make USB-C connectors used by Android-based devices the EU standard, forcing Apple to change its charging port for its devices. Among big providers of electronic devices to European customers, Apple is expected to be among the most affected, but analysts also expect a possible positive impact because it could encourage shoppers to buy the company’s…
Apple has removed VK, Russia’s homegrown Facebook competitor, from its App Store globally, citing conflicts with British sanctions. In a statement on the social network’s website, the company said the app would continue to work on smartphones that had already installed it before the takedown, but warned users that “there may be difficulties with notifications and payments” as a result. “In recent months, key updates have been implemented on our main products, which will allow the apps to remain relevant for a long time,” the statement continued. “Our experts are doing their best to maintain and continue to improve the…
Animated notch, always-on screen and camera upgrade make a similar design feel fresh, but at high cost Apple’s latest top smartphone model, the iPhone 14 Pro, features upgraded cameras, a new always-on display and some funky animations around a new smaller, floating notch design. It also features a substantial price rise as a result of currency shifts. Weak currency rates against the dollar mean the new phone is £150 (A$400) more expensive than its predecessor, coming in at £1,099 (A$1,749) despite costing the same $999 in the US. The 14 Pro has the same 6.1in OLED display and premium stainless steel and…
BMW is to axe all UK production of the award-winning electric Mini and relocate it to China, dealing a major blow to hopes that Britain could be a global hub for zero-emission vehicle manufacture. BMW makes 40,000 electric Minis per year at its Cowley factory on the outskirts of Oxford. In an article published by the Times on Saturday, it was confirmed that BMW Oxford’s production of electric vehicles will end next year as part of plans to reshape the carmaker’s lineup from 2024. The move is a further blow to the UK’s ambition to become a leader in global electric car manufacturing,…
Jamie Chadwick, Double W Series champion, has insisted she can make it to F1 within five years despite doubts of Domenicali, Formula One CEO. Chadwick took the CEO’s comments as motivation as she said the remarks only offered greater motivation to prove him wrong. F1 has not competed a female driver at a Grand Prix since Lella Lombardi raced in Austria in 1976, but Chadwick is convinced she can compete with F1. She conceded that despite her remarkable success in the all-female W Series, there is still a long way to go. Chadwick said about Domenicali’s comments that he did…
Babar Azam hit his second T20I century and made an unbreakable 203 partnership with Muhammad Rizwan. Babar and Rizwan’s spectacular innings broke the world record of the highest chase in men’s T20 cricket without losing a wicket. England’s team won the toss and elected to bat first, and sent their two openers, Phil Salt and Alex Hales, in front of Pakistan’s fast bowlers. The two had been making 42 run partnership, but Dahani got Hales’ wicket, and on the next ball, he also got Malan’s wicket, which built pressure on England’s team. Later, Phil and Duckett moved the innings to…
Boston Celtics suspended head coach Ime Udoka for the entire 2022-23 season due to an improper relationship with a member of the organization. In a statement issued Thursday night, the Celtics said Udoka violated team policies and left open the possibility that a more extended separation could follow. The team said the decision about Udoka’s future with the Celtics beyond this season will be made later. One of the people who spoke with the AP said assistant coach Joe Mazzulla will take over as interim coach. For the 18 October season opener preparation, The defending Eastern Conference champions are scheduled…
F1 teams were left angry and frustrated when they known FIA’s surprise announcement of the sport’s calendar for 2023. The governing body’s unexpected release of the new racing schedule took place without the teams’ approval of a triple-header for next season, which increased the fractious relationship at the heart of the sport. The declaration of the 24-race 2023 season occurred on Tuesday without the usual collaboration with the sport’s commercial rights holder, F1. Sources within the sport believe it has only compounded the sense of fatigue and disconnected the teams from the FIA, and one team member said FIA’s attitude…