Each week I will round up the latest technology, computing, and gaming news. Stories which I have found interesting and that I hope my readers will also find interesting.
Apple impacted by Worldwide Silicon Shortage
Production of Apple iPad and MacBook are reportadly being impacted by the shortage. Causing a shortage of specific motherboard components. The Verge
LG Closes Down Mobile Phone Business
LG this week announced the closing down of their mobile phone business. According to the BBC LG losses for the last six years were around $4.5bn ($3.3bn). LG also promised that they would continue to update Android on 2019 and 2020 models for three years. The Verge.
Facebook Leak: Old Data Dump Being Probed
The Irish regulator the Data Protection Commisson are investigating a reported data leak containing personal data on over 500 million people worldwide. BBC
Hackers Seek Jobhunters On LinkedIn
Job seekers on LinkedIn are being targetted by hackers trying to gain their personal information or trying to trick them to gain access to the job hunters computer. techradar.
Clubhouse For PC Advertised On Facebook
Clubhouse a audio based social media application that is only currently available on Apple devices. Adverts for a Clubhouse window app appeared on facebook. If you Clicked on the link malware would be downloaded. The advert has been removed by Facebook. techradar.