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US drops charges, extradition attempt halted Updated Huawei finance chief Meng Wanzhou has reached a deal with the US Justice Department to drop the fraud and conspiracy charges against her in exchange for admitting that she made false statements about her company's business dealings with Iran.…   TheRegister

Coin prices drop after People's Bank reiterates crackdown China has once again banned cryptocurrencies.…   TheRegister

Security Bounty program slammed over 'broken promises' Upset with Apple's handling of its Security Bounty program, a bug researcher has released proof-of-concept exploit code for three zero-day vulnerabilities in Apple's newly released iOS 15 mobile operating system.…   TheRegister

Hopes to lure users with promise of relieving operational burden Distributed relational database Yugabyte has launched a database-as-a-service product following a rush of inspiration from Facebook, Google and the world of FOSS.…   TheRegister

All said to conduct lithium atoms, may be useful for electric car batteries Chemists have discovered four new materials based on ideas generated from a neural network, according to research published in Nature.…   TheRegister

'Microfliers' could carry sensors to monitor air pollution and more Video As autumn arrives in the northern hemisphere, scientists have shown how tiny connected semiconductors can be distributed on the wind in a similar way to the seasonal spreading of airborne seeds.…   TheRegister

Since USB-C has almost become the universal standard in terms of connection ports, here is everything you need to know about USB-C. USB-C ports and connectors are pretty commonplace nowadays, and most people with an Android phone will know it as their usual charger. ...   The Inquirer

What's that coming over the hill? Is it new hardware? Is it new hardware? Microsoft has followed up a lacklustre Surface hardware event with a Windows 11 Release Preview for Windows Insiders.…   TheRegister

Steam has a new rival, as Focus Entertainment has set up a new service where you can buy triple-A games for your PC. Known as the Focus Entertainment Store, this new online shop features its own user accounts, in a clear push to make a dent in the digital PC gaming market. ...   The Inquirer

The QuietComfort Earbuds are one of our favourites, offering a sublime noise cancelling performance. Bose has detailed the latest update for the true wireless, and it’s one that adds plenty of new features. The main new feature of the update – labelled 2.0.7 – is the debut of Bose’s Aware Mode with new ActiveSense technology. ...   The Inquirer

Biodiversity increasing, endangered species gradually returning despite radioactive terror pig presence Studies of biodiversity around the former Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan have shown that a decade after the nuclear incident there in March 2011, the local wildlife, at least, is mostly thriving.…   TheRegister

Welcome back to Trusted Recommends, the weekly show where we detail the top scoring products to pass through our labs over the last seven days. This week’s been another hectic one with everything from top-end OLED TVs to robot vacuums earning a recommendation from our team of product experts. ...   The Inquirer

Join us in October for the next MCubed webcast in which you'll learn all about deploying real-life machine learning in a DevOps world Special series After a great first episode, the MCubed webcast will be back on October 7, 2021 to tackle a whole other beast: Continuous Delivery in Machine Learning.…   TheRegister

Because HPE does not do public cloud? No, no, it is 'for the good' Comment Hewlett Packard Enterprise has posted a 'UK Public Sector Manifesto' with nine themes, alongside a campaign hyping the value of hybrid cloud.…   TheRegister

Technical difficulties, please stand by Giant Pay – an umbrella company used by contractors across the UK – has confirmed 'suspicious activity' on its platform is behind a days-long ongoing outage that has left folk fretting about whether they'll get paid this month.…   TheRegister

Epic Games has finally announced that its anti-cheat software works on Linux and Mac, so there are even more games are within reach. Since the Steam Deck‘s release, Valve has been assuring gamers that anti-cheat software will be included on the handheld PC. ...   The Inquirer

Oppo is bringing a new phone to the A Series, the A16s, a new sleek handset that will be available for just £159. Oppo seems to be adding a new family member to its A Series of phones; this time, the A16s, which comes with a triple camera and will be on sale for £159. The A16s is powered by ColorOS 11. ...   The Inquirer

For anyone looking to start a new gym career, the Fitbit Versa 3 just took a plunge in price and is now £30 cheaper. Argos is currently selling new FitBit Versa 3 smartwatch, with 15% off the original asking price, going from £199.99 to just £169.99. ...   The Inquirer

Activate Windows and put up a parking lot Bork!Bork!Bork! Sometimes only the freshest of borks will do, and sometimes the best laid plans of administrators can go awry.…   TheRegister

Certains partenaires du ransomware REvil se seraient fait doubler par les administrateurs du malware pour empocher la rançon à leur place.   01net

Twisting and turning like a twisty-turny thing Boatnotes II As HMS Severn continues hosting the Royal Navy's Fleet Navigating Officer's course, The Register has taken a closer look at the precision demanded of naval officers conning their ships in and out of one of the most cramped ports where the Navy routinely operates.…   TheRegister

Microsoft vient de déployer plusieurs mises à jour dans son écosystème Xbox. Les joueurs peuvent désormais utiliser Microsoft Edge sur leur console et streamer des jeux de leur Xbox sur le PC sous Windows.   01net

Nintendo has confirmed that both N64 and Sega Mega Drive (aka Sega Genesis in US) games will be heading over to the Switch. These classic games will be offered through the Nintendo Online subscription service, similar to how you can currently access Nintendo’s SNES library on the Switch. ...   The Inquirer

Also a range of homegrown apps. Still in beta, so plenty of rough edges, though Review One of the reasons Linux has never caught on as a desktop operating system, as Linux fans know, is that Linux isn't a desktop operating system, it's a kernel. And assembling it into a coherent package users can install is the job of a distribution.…   TheRegister

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 4: Detail of the entrance to the Google UK offices in London, with the Google logo visible above the doorway, taken on June 4, 2019. (Photo by Olly Curtis/Future via Getty Images) Google is bringing in two new tools that should help make Android phones more accessible for users. ...   The Inquirer

Tesla semble satisfait de sa collaboration avec Samsung. Déjà à l’œuvre avec la puce HW3.0 qui équipe les Model S et autres Model 3, le Coréen serait bien placé pour produire la nouvelle génération de SoC.   01net

Are you someone who’s not interested in a regular TV but after a set that fits more stylishly with your décor? Samsung’s Frame TVs fill that gap, and a new site has popped up that offers UK customers more avenues of customising the tellies’ appearance. With the launch of theframebezel. ...   The Inquirer

It'll all come out in the wash Something for the Weekend, Sir? Something is out of place; it does not quite fit. I reach down and give it a gentle tug. Ah, that's better.…   TheRegister

If there’s one smart device that’s guaranteed to make a difference in your home, it’s the smart thermostat. That’s particularly true given the rising energy prices, as smart thermostats have the power and control to help you cut costs. ...   The Inquirer

Nintendo a annoncé jeudi soir son intention d'étoffer son catalogue Switch Online avec des titres venant de Nintendo 64 et SEGA Mega Drive. Cependant, pour y accéder, il faudra souscrire un abonnement réservé aux personnes qui payent déjà le premier abonnement.   01net

Fracture Sounds has released Box Factory - a unique cinematic percussion library, featuring a 40-piece ensemble of cardboard boxes. The library features four... Read More   KVR Audio

Antares Audio Technology has announced the release of Auto-Tune Vocodist, an advanced vocoder modeling plug-in for macOS and Windows. The vocoder produces one of the most recognizable... Read More   KVR Audio

Audiomodern has released Gatelab, a creative gate sequencer, volume modulation generator and more. Gatelab randomizes a unique combination of parameters and delivers ever-evolving... Read More   KVR Audio

discoDSP has updated all their iOS apps: OB-Xd synth iOS, OPL FM synth iOS, Scope Visualizer iOS and Schroeder Reverb iOS. What's new: iOS 15 compatibility. Framework... Read More   KVR Audio

The DroneLab soundscape synth for iPad/iPhone has been updated with the addition of audio export. Here's what they say: Originally designed to create... Read More   KVR Audio

The JUCE team have announced the release of JUCE 6.1, which provides numerous updates focused upon the introduction of accessibility support and the adoption of new platform and plug-in... Read More   KVR Audio

Synchro Arts has announced the release of VocAlign Project 5 with a 33% introductory discount until October 25th, 2021. Getting doubles and harmonies to sound... Read More   KVR Audio

Groovyband Live! has released a new edition of its Realtime Arranger software for Yamaha MODX/Montage synths which enables everybody to transform their Yamaha MODX/Montage... Read More   KVR Audio

Cakewalk has released Cakewalk by BandLab (CbB) version 2021.09. The 2021.09 release introduces enhanced audio file export, batch exporting, filename tokens,... Read More   KVR Audio

Toontrack Music has updated EZbass to v1.1.0 which, amongst may other changes, includes the addition of a VST 3 version and Native Apple silicon support for the VST, VST3, AU and standalone... Read More   KVR Audio

Spektralisk has released Xebra, a collection of patches and wavesets for u-he's Zebra 2 synthesiser. Xebra comes in two versions: Free: includes wavesets and template... Read More   KVR Audio

Destroy FX has released updates for most of its free plugins, including support for 64-bit systems (Windows, Apple silicon and Intel-based Macs) and much more: Buffer... Read More   KVR Audio

The Vienna Symphonic Library has released ten Historic Winds Packs offering instruments that were used 300 to 500 years ago. The new instruments are based on Vienna's VI... Read More   KVR Audio

GameSoundCon, the professional conference for video game music and sound design, will be held from November 8-10, 2021. Following last year's success, the event will again be held in a... Read More   KVR Audio

Overloud has released Gem Modula, the latest edition to their Gems series of mixing/mastering plug-ins, that emulate classic modulation units such as the Dimension D, Solina... Read More   KVR Audio

A.O.M. has released Tau Compressor Plus, a simple track compressor plug-in, and updated their audio plugins to version 1.12.0. Improvements: [VST2, VST3, Audio Unit]... Read More   KVR Audio

Toontrack has released the Upright EBX, a much-requested expansion for the company's popular bass software EZbass. This release marks the fifth EBX in the growing family... Read More   KVR Audio

Accusonus has updated its applications, including ERA Bundle. The new product versions unveil significant innovations both on technology and user experience.... Read More   KVR Audio

Jamahook, the plugin that analyzes your audio and suggests new samples to work with your existing material, has been updated to version 1.6. This update sees over 20,000 new... Read More   KVR Audio

SparkPackers has released Retro X Now, a sound bank for Vital with synthwave presets designed utilizing custom-made wavetables. Michael from SparkPackers says:... Read More   KVR Audio

zplane.development has released Fennek – a new peak and loudness metering solution that will help producers and audio engineers keep track of audio levels in their mixes.... Read More   KVR Audio