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iOS 15.4 beta 5 now available to developers with new Siri voice, Face ID mask unlock, more [U]

March 2, 2022
Update: Now rolling out to public beta testers as well. iOS 15.4 is almost ready for public launch as Apple is releasing beta 5 of this upcoming software update today. The company also has a new beta of iPadOS 15.4. Head below for the full details on these latest releases from Apple.  Today’s build is 19E5241a. With the latest beta, Apple brought a new, non-binary Siri voice for English…
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Jolla says it’s trying to part ways with its major Russian stakeholder

March 2, 2022
Finnish software outfit Jolla has announced that it is attempting to disentangle itself from the Russian state interests that hold a significant stake in its business. Samuli Simojoki, current chair of Jolla’s board, posted (in Finnish) on LinkedIn, saying that Jolla is currently 45-percent owned by Rostelecom. The Russian telecommunications giant is itself 45-percent owned by the Russian…
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In a US first, California will pilot solar-panel canopies over canals

March 1, 2022
Nearly a year ago, Electrek reported that scientists published a feasibility study about the benefits of erecting solar panels over canals. That study is about to become a reality in a pilot project in California. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to…
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Photos from Inside the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

March 1, 2022
On February 24th, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an all-out invasion of its neighboring country Ukraine following years of escalating conflict and failed diplomacy since 2014. The world has watched as ordinary Ukrainians have taken up arms to join soldiers in the defense of their nation. These photographs captured by photographers in the midst of the war-torn areas offer…
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