Technology News: Spotify will be able to tap into any MP3 file stored on smartphones; Porsche is participating in the development of a new green biofuel; How binge-drinking increases with every week of lockdown—study

[Inquirer.Net]( Technology News [Spotify will be able to tap into any MP3 file stored on smartphones]( Spotify's streaming audio service will soon be able to reference and play MP3 files stored in the onboard memory of our smartphones. [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Porsche is participating in the development of a new green biofuel]( While most carmakers are planning to switch production over to electrified models, Porsche announced plans to develop a biofuel. [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [How binge-drinking increases with every week of lockdown—study]( The findings show that the odds of heavy alcohol consumption among binge drinkers rose an extra 19% for every week of lockdown. [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Japan boosts AI funding to match lonely hearts]( Japan seeks to boost its flagging birth rate by funding the use of artificial intelligence to help match lonely hearts, as per an official. [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Saving the Amazon’s orphan monkeys]( Local leader Jhon Jairo Vasquez runs a sanctuary in a corner of the Colombian Amazon to offer new life to the orphaned monkeys left behind. [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [19 of the Best Logitech Gear to Add to your wishlist this Christmas]( If you’re looking for ways to make your home office better in the coming year, this is the gift list for you. Anyone who has been working from home will know the importance of having gadgets and accessories that are easy to use and sync, are both chic and comfortable, and can help you do... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [When eco-anxiety deters someone from having children]( "Ginks" ("Green inclinations, no kids") refers to individuals who decide not to become parents for environmental reasons. [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Google Street View wants you to get involved]( Soon, anyone will be able to upload their own photos to Street View, which will then be processed and inserted by Google. [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Deforestation wiped out 8% of Amazon in 18 years — study]( Deforestation in the Amazon destroyed an area bigger than Spain from 2000 to 2018, wiping out 8% of the rainforest, according to a study [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [#Covid19, #BlackLivesMatter top Twitter themes in 2020]( #Covid19, #BlackLivesMatter and #StayHome emerged as the three biggest hashtags on Twitter in 2020, according to the social media platform. [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [How to livestream a virtual event and reach thousands of people on Lark]( Hosting small virtual discussions and gatherings is simple, with the right platform that accommodates the video call duration and participant count that you require. Sometimes, though, you need to make meetings or online events accessible to larger audiences for activities like webinars, company-wide virtual conferences, and even recognition ceremonies. Online collaboration tool, Lark, offers a... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [How AI could help fight plagiarism in the music business]( Researchers are working on algorithms that could spare artists the pain of discovering their latest tune might be plagiarized. [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Literature steps up in the fight against climate change]( Over 50 international authors "who believe in the necessity of climate action" have banded together for Climate Fiction Writers League. [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Google 4G balloons are guided by AI]( Alphabet's 4G connection balloons have deployed new navigation systems using deep reinforcement-learning AI. [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Former Israeli space chief claims aliens exist and are cooperating with US, Israeli gov’ts]( The former head of the Israeli Space Agency has claimed that extraterrestrials exist and that a “Galactic Federation” is secretly working with the United States and Israel governments. Dr. Haim Eshed, 87, who served as Israel’s space chief from 1981 to 2010, disclosed the information in an interview with the country’s biggest for-pay newspaper, Yedioth... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Australia to force Google, Facebook to pay for news content]( Sydney, Australia — Facebook and Google could be required to pay news outlets for their content in “world-first” legislation set to be introduced to Australia’s parliament on Wednesday. In one of the most aggressive moves to check the power of the US digital giants, Canberra plans to compel the companies to pay media organizations when... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [LOOK: ‘Massive’ 9-pound goldfish found in lake]( Park officials spotted a “massive” goldfish that weighs nine pounds while doing a routine test at a lake in South Carolina, United States. [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [COVID-19: Pneumonia and respiratory failure among most frequent complications]( Researchers from the U.S. and Canada have also identified collapsed lungs as a complication, as well as blood clotting disorders. [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Dito allays fears of Chinese spying: ‘We are a Filipino company’]( MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ third telco Dito Telecommunity on Tuesday dismissed fears of possible Chinese espionage, stressing that it is a company run by Filipinos. “First point, we are a Filipino company. It is run by Filipinos and the officers are Filipinos. The employees are Filipinos,” Dito’s chief administrative officer Adel Tamano said in... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Palace to telcos: Filipinos want ‘world-class’ internet service]( MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos want a “world-class” telecommunication service, Malacañang told telco companies on Tuesday as the Philippines continues to trail behind other Asian countries in terms of internet speed. “Hindi naman po inggrato ang sambayanan at hindi po natin binabalewala ‘yung mga naging improvement,” presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said in a Palace briefing with... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [NTC: Fast internet in other countries due to gov’t spending on telco infra]( MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ neighboring countries have faster internet speed because their governments spend on telecommunication infrastructure, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said Tuesday. While the internet speed in the Philippines has improved in recent years, NTC said it remains behind other Asian countries ranking 32nd out of 50 in fixed broadband and 34th... [Share this article](  Want to see more latest news? [Visit our website]( FOLLOW US © Copyright 2020 [INQUIRER.net]( [INQUIRER.net]( is the official news website of the INQUIRER Group of Companies (IGC) Your privacy is important to us. We will not share, sell or authorize any third party to use your email address for commercial or other purposes without your permission. You can opt-out of any emails from us by [updating your preferences](. [Forward to a Friend]( | [Feedback](