The Tech Weekender: What’s New in Tech This Week
The Tech Weekender Bitcoin gets significant upgrades, We’re testing Dyson’s new premium air cleaner, Apple announces self-service repair program, Great deals on Sony PlayStation Black Friday sales. Activision Blizzard employees call for Bobby Kotick’s resignation, and YouTube co-founders balk at removing dislikes.
Bitcoin, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, has received the long-awaited upgrade, with an emphasis on improving network privacy and security. Taproot, which launched on November 14, uses an enhanced form of transaction signature called Schnorr. New signatures make complex multi-signature transactions look like any other transaction.
This makes it difficult for snipers or potential hackers to track large or unusual transactions.
If you want something that looks its best and works well, you can consider the Dyson Purifier Cool. Those living in areas with lower temperatures can also opt for the Dyson Purifier Hot + Cool. Which expels warmer air filtered through the gap. See the review here.
The Tech Weekender Apple announced a self-service repair program on November 17 that will allow users to repair their iPhones and Mac themselves. The initial phase includes parts and components for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13.
In addition, Apple has confirmed that Mac machines powered by its M1 chip will be eligible for a self-repair program at a later date. After years of pressure from user groups, the program resulted in Apple providing better access to repair manuals and genuine parts.
More than 100 Activision Blizzard employees organized physical and virtual tours of Blizzard homes and offices when new allegations emerged. That CEO Bobby Kotick was aware of team member misconduct, including alleged rape and sexual harassment. As a result, hundreds of Activision Blizzard employees and contract workers resigned on November 16, calling for Kotick to resign.
