2021's biggest tech fails

2021's biggest tech fails

This year had some grim days.

SiFive's new chip could lead to revamped phone brains in 2023

SiFive's new chip could lead to revamped phone brains in 2023

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How COVID accelerated a migration shift inside the US

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A Pixel watch could arrive in 2022

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Meta to mandate two-factor authentication for high-profile users

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Apple names its App Store award winners for 2021

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FTC sues to block Nvidia's $40B Arm acquisition

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Federal judge blocks Texas social media 'censorship' law

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Apple threatens commissions on in-app purchases made outside its App Store

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Planned Parenthood patient records leaked in data breach

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