Technology News for Monday 13th November 2023

1. Apple's China woes stoke US$20 billion Xiaomi rally

Chinese Android makers are capitalising as Apple posts sliding revenue in the country, even amid signs that Asia's largest smartphone market is starting to bottom out after years of decline. Xiaomi's 14 series ...

2. First Starship Passenger Makes New Plans While Waiting for Musk

(Bloomberg) -- As Elon Musk prepares to test his Starship rocket for the first time since an April takeoff ended in flames, the Japanese billionaire tapped to lead its debut passenger flight is looking at other space companies.

3. Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs. Sony WH-1000XM5: Which noise-canceling headphones are best?

Bose's first-ever spatial audio headphones are a triumph, delivering immersive sound that's enjoyable on all media formats and platforms. They also improve on the company's award-winning active noise cancellation, while receiving boosts in audio streaming ...

4. Google sues scammers over fake Bard AI malware

Google said Facebook scammers use malware to steal social media accounts · Tech giant accused anonymous defendants of violating trademark rights.

5. Bose QC Ultra earbuds review: top-class noise cancelling with audio upgrade

Bose's commuter favourite QuietComfort earbuds have been given an upgrade, setting the standard with best-in-class noise cancelling and new immersive audio features. Costing £300 (€350/$300/A$450) the QC Ultra earbuds are £20 more than the excellent QC ...

6. How DUO Is Using AI To Make The Dating Process More Accessible To Everyone

One of the unsung applications of artificial intelligence is how it can help in the accessibility arena. While there are legitimate questions being asked of AI right now, there also is predictably little analysis from the mainstream tech commentariat ...

7. 3 top AirPods deals of Black Friday 2023

One of our favorites you can shop now is a deal on AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), which are just $200 at Amazon. That's $50 off their normal price. If Amazon happens to sell out, they're also available at Walmart.

8. Campaign launched to encourage people to support charities through volunteering

The 'Collect Smiles' campaign, run by charity specialists Voluntary Support North Surrey (VSNS), with support from Surrey Heath Borough Council, taps into the idea of the feel-good rewards volunteers experience through helping others.