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Roku's had a busy news week (or two) and much of it will be of interest to UK Roku fans. It's particularly serendipitous as we're stuck inside avoiding the Coronavirus lurgy, so let's get stuck in with the fun stuff. First up, the free Roku Channel is now available to UK residents. It's a free (ad supported) selection of movies and
Is Facebook Providing Location Data to the Government this is the question we have to ask in the times we live in? An absolute epic show with a listener call in at the end of the show that you're going to want to listen to. Ultimate inside baseball discussion about the Navy firing of the Captain of the USS Theodore
There are few things more dangerous than spreading conspiracy theories about coronavirus (COVID-19) during a pandemic. Misleading information can cause people to get hurt, get sick, or die. Fortunately, YouTube and Twitter are starting to make efforts to reduce the spread of coronavirus conspiracy theories, including the one about 5G. YouTube has added policy regarding monetization and videos about COVID-19.
Given Huawei's predicament, fans of Chinese phones might be looking for a new source of value-for-money hardware. In which case, look no further than Xiaomi which offers a wide range of gadgetry, from smartphones to smart homes, from luggage to scooters. There's even a smart kettle that will heat water to a pre-defined temperature: of course, the desired hotness is
One of the ways that the U.S. government is attempting to help businesses affected by COVID-19 is through a business loan program called the Paycheck Protection Program. It is a temporary loan program that provides for forgiveness of up to the full principal amount of qualifying loans guaranteed under the Paycheck Protection Program. Startups are excluded from obtaining these SBA
The world is adjusting to the “new normal” of working from home and attending online meetings. While this is happening, a nefarious group of people have decided to enter Zoom teleconferences so they can be abusive to the people who are attending it. The Department of Justice wants people to know that “Zoom-bombing” can result in fines or imprisonment. The
With everyone staying at home to avoid Covid-19, video conferencing and chat has exploded over the past two weeks as families and friends look for new ways to stay in touch. Not everyone lives in a house out of Homes and Gardens or Wallpaper, so many of the chat apps have the ability to put a virtual background in the