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Moon Landers, Quantum Computing, and the End of Skype: Weekly Tech Roundup

Sam Greenwood

It’s been another busy week in the tech world, from lunar landers making their way to the moon to quantum computing breakthroughs, the end of an era for a video calling pioneer, and Amazon’s latest move to compete with ultra-cheap e-commerce giants. Let’s dive into the biggest stories. Lunar Landers Galore: The Artemis Era is Here The race to the moon is intensifying as the Artemis era takes shape, with a surge of activity from private companies. Astroscale is making strides in satellite servicing and space junk removal, highlighted by their ADRAS-J mission’s successful rendezvous with a derelict rocket stage … Continue reading Moon Landers, Quantum Computing, and the End of Skype: Weekly Tech Roundup

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Navigating the Amazon: Unpacking the Debate on Tech Dominance

Sam Greenwood

Amazon’s market dominance has become intensely scrutinized in today’s rapidly evolving landscape of e-commerce and the tech industry. Cory Doctorow, a well-known author renowned for his explorations of the societal impact of big tech, has added his voice to the discourse. Doctorow’s editorial, “Amazon: The Apex Predator,” offers a critical perspective on Amazon’s market stronghold and role in creating customer lock-in. As the former European Affairs Coordinator at the EFF, Doctorow brings knowledge and experience to his analysis. As Doctorow penned his thoughts, Amazon had already come under the scrutiny of the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), signalling the gravity … Continue reading Navigating the Amazon: Unpacking the Debate on Tech Dominance

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NASA Selects Blue Origin as Second HLS Contractor, Google’s Inactive Account Policies Update, Apple Introduces New Accessibility Features: Weekly Tech Roundup

Sam Greenwood

Welcome to this week’s news roundup, where we bring you the latest updates on the Activision acquisition, Amazon’s hardware event, advancements in space exploration, changes in Google’s inactive account policies, and Apple’s new accessibility features. These stories highlight the dynamic landscape of technology and its impact on various industries. Don’t forget to check out our “Interesting Thing of the Week” and other noteworthy news in our “Other News” section. ^587913 Activision Acquisition Update This week marked a significant milestone for Microsoft as it received approval from two more key authorities for its acquisition of Activision. The first among them was … Continue reading NASA Selects Blue Origin as Second HLS Contractor, Google’s Inactive Account Policies Update, Apple Introduces New Accessibility Features: Weekly Tech Roundup