Technology News for Monday 9th May 2022

1. WATCH: Sixers fan caught sound asleep courtside vs. Heat

I don't even know how that's possible! The Wells Fargo Center was absolutely rocking on Sunday night. Sixers fans were screaming for Joel Embiid and-ones, James Harden stepbacks, and Tyrese Maxey triples like their lives depended on it.

2. Microsoft Xbox Live gaming suffers massive outage, fixed after hours

The Xbox Live outage stopped some players from launching cloud games, playing digital games and making purchases from its store. "Players may be seeing improvement when purchasing & launching games & Cloud Gaming sessions. We ...

3. Amazon Android users will no longer be able to buy Kindle e-book from the app

The change comes as Google is pushing its new policy where app developers have to use its Play Store billing system, instead of their own. This also means that app developers, both big and small, can no longer avoid Google's 30 per cent tax for ...

4. Google Pixel 6a is allegedly being tested in India ahead of the upcoming I/O event

Android fans rejoice, Google is all set for the upcoming I/O event taking place on May 11 and 12. Apart from the usual virtual demos and live or on-demand presentations, we can expect the launch of the latest Android 13 OS.

5. Nice knowin ya: Elon Musk tweets about his death under 'mysterious circumstances'

Musk's company SpaceX started its Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine in February. The move came after a minister from the war-torn country reached out to Musk. New Delhi: Tesla CEO ...

6. What to Do If You Can't Log In to Your Google Account

Locked outside your calendar or Gmail? Here's how to get un-stuck—and prevent it from happening in the first place.

7. The Google Pixel 6a is reportedly in for private testing in India

We know that the Google Pixel 6a is coming and leaks and rumours regarding the company's latest “affordable” smartphone has been doing the rounds of the internet for a while now. Reports suggest that Google might launch the Pixel 6a at Google I/O this ...

8. Trading your password for your cellphone

The companies say they will support Fast Identity Online (FIDO) protocols across their most commonly used products. I asked Kim Zetter, cybersecurity journalist and author, to explain how this particular type of authentication works.

9. A Note About Today's Wordle Game

It's been just over three months since The New York Times acquired Wordle, the hugely popular puzzle created by Josh Wardle. Wordle continues to delight millions of people every day, but as we move it over to The Times's technology, we have continued ...

10. Elon Musk can learn from the changing fortunes of Snapchat

Social media investors can be as faddish as teenagers. When Snapchat was released a decade or so ago it was dismissed as little more than a sexting app. Popularity with users then prompted the biggest tech market listing since Facebook.

11. Stakeholders Identified Issues to Address for 'Advanced Air Mobility'

FAA approval of new aircraft designs; Demonstration of the aircraft's safety, reliability, and noise level; Construction of landing and other ground infrastructure to charge and service aircraft; Development of training and certification standards for ...

12. Samsung Galaxy S22 Models Depreciated Three Times More Than iPhone 13 Lineup Two Months After Launch

In both cases, this is a considerable depreciation compared to the ?iPhone 13? models, which lost just 16.8 percent of their value two months after launch. The Galaxy S22 is also the only smartphone lineup to continually lose value, experiencing no value ...

13. AirTag helps Australian photographer recover over $7000 worth of stolen gear

AirTag can be a simple and cost effective way to recover any lost or stolen items. One Australian man just found this out over the weekend as he searched for $7,000 worth of stolen photography gear. Graham Tait, a Sydney, Australia-based photographer ...

14. iphone 13: Here are 5 hacks you must know to customize your home, lock screen

NEW DELHI : As dependence on the device within the palm of your hands increase, several aspects of life hold a space on that Lock Screen and Home Screen of your iPhone. Apple iOS software has several of iPhone hacks which can help you de-clutter the ...

15. New York Times changes Wordle answer due to 'major recent news event'

SPOILERS: This story contains the answer to Wordle puzzle 324 for Monday, May 9. Get a different answer to your daily Wordle on Monday? You are not alone. The New York Times said it updated the answer to Wordle 324 because of its link to a significant ...

16. A dozen Jony Ive possessions he thinks you should buy

The Financial Times has a set of a dozen Jony Ive possessions Apple's former design chief thinks you should buy. You won't be surprised to learn that most are extravagant, such as the $123 platinum-plated pencil eraser seen above, but one of them does ...

17. What to expect from Google I/O 2022

There are ongoing rumors about the search giant's first wearable, the Pixel Watch, as well as a midrange counterpart to last year's Pixel 6 smartphones. It's possible we could also see a new pair of true wireless earbuds announced. And maybe even some ...

18. Morning Headlines: Development code update planned for Rochester council

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19. Former Apple Design Chief Jony Ive Shares His 12 Favorite Tools of the Trade

Former Apple design chief Jony Ive, who still partners with Apple on products, has revealed his 12 must-have design tools for making, marking, measuring, and carrying with him every day. jony ive ipad pro. The list appears in a special issue of ...

20. Using tracking devices without someone's consent should be a crime, NJ lawmakers say

The Apple AirTag is a $29 disc about the size of a quarter that can be attached to nearly anything and tracked through an iPhone. Since their launch in 2021, police say AirTags and similar devices have been used for nefarious reasons, like tracking young ...

21. New Apple Leak Doubles Down On iPhone 14 Design Shock

05/09 Update below. This post was originally published on May 7. Apple's iPhone 14 Pro plans are daring but it is arguably the company's refusal to make any meaningful changes to the standard iPhone 14 models which is where the real shock lies.

22. Warmer, drier weather to start the week

Most of us will experience highs in the 90s under fairly sunny skies Monday afternoon. Expect wind speeds to be breezy at times throughout the day. A spot shower will be possible Monday, although most of us will remain dry.

23. Samsung Galaxy S22 depreciates nearly 3x more than iPhone 13 just two months after launch

The Google Pixel 6 isn't far behind as it's already depreciated by 42% after launching in October. The iPhone 13 holds the best value by far as it has seen only a 16% depreciation since its launch in September 2021.

24. Apex Legends' season 13 battle pass revealed

For those playing free, everyone can earn, by playing and leveling up, a Crypto character skin, seven Apex Packs, 12 weapon skins, three loading screens, trackers for all Legends, two Music Packs, 300 Apex Coins, and a Season Badge.

25. New cars and Miami's new track give F1 22 plenty to handle

EvenEven if it added no new tracks, no new modes of play, F1 22 was always going to be a bear for the developers at Codemasters. New regulations governing the cars' engines, fuel mixtures, and aerodynamics packages have completely remade the real-life ...

26. Next-generation Motorola Razr design leaked, looks more like Galaxy Z Flip: Report

Tipster Evan Blass has revealed images of the next generation Motorola Razr device, which is apparently codenamed the Motorola Maven. He posted the images and others details about the phone on 91Mobiles, and these show a complete redesign that is a ...

27. Facebook is getting rid of some location-tracking features due to 'low usage'

Facebook is discontinuing several services that tracked your real-time location — including Nearby Friends, weather alerts, location history, and background location — due to “low usage,” as spotted by 9to5Mac. In a notification sent to people who've ...

28. Match Group sues Google over its app store rules.

Match Group, which owns dating services like Tinder and OkCupid, sued Google on Monday, claiming that it broke antitrust laws with the rules it set for its smartphone app store. Google leveraged monopoly power over app distribution for its Android ...

29. Apple (AAPL) Faces EU Antitrust Action on Apple Pay

Apple Inc. (AAPL) is facing increased antitrust scrutiny from the European Union (EU), with its Apple Pay digital wallet being a particular target for regulators. The preliminary view of European regulators is that Apple is obstructing competition by ...

30. BioWare contractors trying to unionize will no longer be forced to return to the office

The Alberta Labour Relations Board has also officially ordered a unionization vote by mail-in ballot, according to a notice seen by The Verge. The Board has also recommended that the potential bargaining unit be expanded from ...

31. How to access and install advanced updates in Windows 11

Normal Microsoft Windows 11 updates do not always include every potential driver and firmware update. Those valuable updates require your personal participation. Image: Mark Kaelin/TechRepublic. For most users, installing Windows 11 updates happens ...

32. Instagram investing in NFT support with digital collectibles feature, available now for select creators

Instagram, the photo sharing social network that lacks the resources required to develop an iPad app, is developing support for NFTs. The Facebook-turned-Meta-owned service admits that supporting decentralized technology on a centralized platform is a ...

33. India smartphone shipments decline by 5 per cent, Xiaomi continues to lead: IDC

India's smartphone shipments declined by 5 per cent on an yearly basis for the third consecutive quarter , with vendors shipping 37 million smartphone units in the first quarter of 2022, according to research firm International Data Corporation (IDC).

34. EA Announces Free Lord of the Rings Mobile Game

The new mobile game is in development and should start beta testing this summer. EA. Electronic Arts and Middle-earth Enterprises announced on Monday an upcoming free ...