The Macbook air is still recycling design ideas
One of the best things about the old MacBook Air was its MagSafe charger – it connected to your laptop with magnets. Now the technology’s back in the new iPhone 12 #technews #iphone12 #magsafe https://www.cnet.com/news/magsafe-charger-is-apple-iphone-12-wireless-charging-solution/
The Micro Bit has helped 25 million children across the UK
Itsy bitsy, teeny weeny, little pocket sized machiney: The Micro Bit has helped 25 million children learn all over the world. And it’s getting an update #technology #computers #education #microbit https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54514235
Covid related scams, we really want you to look at this video.
The pandemic has helped to create a whole array of Covid-related scams. We’ve created a video to tell you what to look out for #Covid19Scams #Top10Scams #DontFallForIt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6okhN03keM
Do you want google to book your next appointment?
This is freaky… now Google can phone your hairdresser and book an appointment for you. If it launches in the UK, would you use it? #technology #google #robot https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/13/21514427/google-duplex-haircut-booking-feature-rolling-out-robot-natural-voice
Folding smart phones are really back. Take a look.
Like the idea of a folding smart phone? Microsoft released the Surface Duo in the US recently. The pricey new gadget is dividing opinion too #MicrosoftSmartPhone #FoldingPhone #SurfaceDuo https://metro.co.uk/2020/08/13/gadget-fans-arent-sure-about-microsofts-1000-folding-phone-13124119/
Bletchley Park, a hidden gem in Milton Keynes
It’s tough for museums right now. Bletchley Park, where the computer was invented, got £1m from Facebook last week #technews #bletchleypark #funding #facebook https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/12/21512883/facebook-donates-1-million-uk-bletchley-park-museum-revenue
Let’s follow and put the family first…
Love this family first approach… a major game release was delayed by 2 hours, so the developer could finalise his daughter’s adoption #technology #gaming #familyfirst https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/10/13/apex-legends-came-out-two-hours-late-so-a-developer-could-finalise-his-daughters-adoption/
Google assistants are great but here’s how to stay safe.
Do you have a Google Assistant? Here are 5 features you should turn off today to help protect your privacy #GoogleAssistant #TurnOffTheseFeatures #PrivacyControl https://www.cnet.com/how-to/5-google-assistant-features-you-should-turn-off-today/
A quick look at the old Apple computers from the 80’s
If the recent lockdown has made you nostalgic for the good old days, you’re not alone. The Museum of London has been taking a look at its archives of the 1980s – 2000s. Wait till you see the Apple computer #HoochAnyone? #LockdownNostalgia #MuseumOfLondon https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-53765969
Many jobs will be replaced by robots in the years ahead.
We’re sure many jobs will be replaced by robots in the years ahead. But we could watch this robot flipping burgers all day long #robots #burgerflipping https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/6/21503892/miso-robotics-flippy-roar-robotic-fry-chef-on-sale-price