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[2021W40] Tech News of This Week

1. NFT sales surge to $10.7 bln in Q3 as crypto asset frenzy hits new highs

https://www.reuters.com/technology/nft-sales-surge-107-bln-q3-crypto-asset-frenzy-hits-new-highs-2021-10-04/

 

NFT sales surge to $10.7 bln in Q3 as crypto asset frenzy hits new highs

Sales volumes of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) surged to $10.7 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up more than eightfold from the previous quarter, according to data from market tracker DappRadar, as the frenzy for crypto assets reached new highs.

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2. Amazon bets on Black Friday deals in early holiday shopping push

https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/amazon-bets-black-friday-deals-early-holiday-shopping-push-2021-10-04/

 

Amazon bets on Black Friday deals in early holiday shopping push

Amazon.com Inc on Monday became the latest online retailer hoping to entice consumers to shop early for the holidays, announcing discounts similar to those found on Black Friday.

www.reuters.com

 

3. No-code mobile website builder Universe launches new themes, block features and more

https://techcrunch.com/2021/10/04/no-code-mobile-website-builder-universe-launches-new-themes-block-features-and-more/?guccounter=1

 

No-code mobile website builder Universe launches new themes, block features and more – TechCrunch

Mobile website building platform Universe has launched a new update that brings advanced creative controls, enhanced themes, block features and more to its grid-based web builder. Universe allows users to create a custom site or open an e-commerce store di

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4. Facebook whistleblower reveals identity, says company 'chooses profits over safety'

https://www.engadget.com/facebook-whistleblower-reveals-identity-says-company-chooses-profits-over-safety-062311634.html

 

Facebook whistleblower reveals identity, says company 'chooses profits over safety' | Engadget

The whistleblower behind several recent Facebook reports says the company "chooses profits over safety.".

www.engadget.com

 

5. Facebook explains how its October 4th outage started

https://www.engadget.com/facebook-outage-explainer-193155776.html

 

Facebook explains how its October 4th outage started | Engadget

Following Monday’s massive service outage that took out all of its services, Facebook has published a blog post detailing what happened yesterday..

www.engadget.com

 

6. Canon created a dual fisheye lens for its new VR video system

https://www.engadget.com/canon-introduces-its-new-vr-system-with-a-dual-fisheye-lens-040837782.html

 

Canon created a dual fisheye lens for a new VR video system | Engadget

Canon has made a surprising product announcement, revealing a dual, RF mount fisheye lens that's part of an all-new system called Canon EOS VR..

www.engadget.com

 

7. Twitch's source code and streamer payment figures have been leaked in apparent hack

https://www.engadget.com/twitch-data-breach-reveals-creator-payouts-source-code-and-more-112012011.html

 

Twitch's source code and streamer payment figures have been leaked in apparent hack | Engadget

Hackers claim to have accessed Twitch and leaked a vast amount of company data, including creator payouts, proprietary code and the "entirety of Twitch.tv.".

www.engadget.com

 

8. AirPods Pro can now boost other people's voices during conversations

https://www.engadget.com/apple-airpods-pro-conversation-boost-feature-175701382.html

 

AirPods Pro can now boost other people's voices during conversations | Engadget

Keeping your earbuds in while speaking to someone might not be so rude after all..

www.engadget.com

 

9.European Parliament calls for a ban on facial recognition in public spaces

https://www.engadget.com/european-parliament-facial-recognition-ban-ai-bias-165833826.html

 

European Parliament calls for a ban on facial recognition in public spaces | Engadget

MEPs also said private facial recognition databases like Clearview AI should be prohibited..

www.engadget.com

 

10. Amazon is reportedly working on a smart fridge that tracks what's inside

https://www.engadget.com/amazon-smart-fridge-report-162623916.html

 

Amazon is reportedly working on a smart fridge that tracks what's inside | Engadget

The appliance could help you order refills for items you run low on, according to 'Insider.'.

www.engadget.com