How about them Apples? The European Parliament has voted in favour of binding rules that would mandate the introduction of a bloc-wide common charging standard for mobile devices. The measure passed yesterday by 582 votes to 40, with 37 abstentions, and compels the European Commission to act by July 2020.… …read more Source:: TheRegister

The Japanese billionaire said he had mixed feelings about participating in the “matchmaking documentary.” …read more Source:: CNet

Tesla’s German plant needs to get it on, or face a nine-month delay from animals doing so. …read more Source:: CNet

Microsoft is continuing to try to clear up its muddled UWP messaging and strategy. …read more Source:: ZDNet

Rockets, self-aggrandisement: Good. Cars: OK. Music: Make it stop Living meme Elon Musk has followed up his feelgood hit of 2019, “RIP Harambe”, with “Don’t Doubt ur Vibe”, a saccharine slab of dreamy electropop that we’re sure has nothing to do with rubbing Tesla’s results in our collective face.… …read more Source:: TheRegister

Online subscriptions sure sound cheap, but what do a few bucks a month to watch TV shows, store photos online and stream music add up to? Quite a lot, it turns out. From a report: In 2019, we each spent $640 on digital subscriptions like streaming video and music services, cloud storage, dating apps and…

Larger winnings for underground skills competitions are attracting sophisticated crime groups. …read more Source:: Threatpost

The company will also block or restrict some hashtags on Instagram …read more Source:: CNet

Despite criticism from Apple, EU lawmakers on Thursday voted overwhelmingly in favor for new rules to establish a common charger for all mobile device makers across Europe. From a report: Members of the European Parliament voted by 582-40 for a resolution urging the European Commission, which drafts EU laws, to ensure that EU consumers are…

With apologies to Joy Division The RPG Greetings, traveller, and welcome back to The Register Plays Games, our monthly gaming column. With the festivities behind us and the cold, grey light of January harshing everyone’s buzz, it’s time to sit down and escape reality. Not sure how I managed to complete this edition following the…