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Tech News

Medium · 11×11 · 12 words
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  1. 1. The brain of a computer, handling instructions and data.
  2. 4. Popular wireless networking technology, often enabling hotspot connectivity.
  3. 8. Technology worn on the body, like a smartwatch.
  4. 9. An unmanned aerial vehicle, often used for delivery or surveillance.
  5. 10. The smallest unit of a digital image or graphic display.
  6. 11. A portable personal computer.

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  1. 2. A small piece of semiconductor material that performs computing functions.
  2. 3. The programs and operating information used by a computer.
  3. 4. The decentralized internet, a concept often discussed in crypto news.
  4. 5. The systematic computational analysis of data or statistics.
  5. 6. Relating to or using computer technology.
  6. 7. To convert coded text into plain text.

Tech News

Medium · 11×11 · 11 words
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  1. 1. Temporary technical snag causing unexpected service outages
  2. 5. Achieving explosive popularity across digital platforms
  3. 7. Digital asset market prone to wild financial fluctuations
  4. 9. The hidden rules deciding what appears in your social feed
  5. 11. Visionary executive pitching the next big platform

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  1. 2. Automated representative handling customer service online
  2. 3. Severe corporate data leak making the evening headlines
  3. 4. Remote computing power accessed seamlessly over the internet
  4. 6. High-speed connection deemed essential for remote work setups
  5. 8. Element synonymous with California's legendary tech hub
  6. 10. Corporate union heavily scrutinized by federal regulators

Tech News

Hard · 11×11 · 12 words
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  1. 1. Mythical beast grazing in Silicon Valley's billion-dollar pastures.
  2. 3. One who waits on you, or a machine that crashes under heavy traffic.
  3. 6. Virtual universe that consumed billions before the pivot to artificial intelligence.
  4. 8. A leap in computing that is simultaneously both zero and one.
  5. 10. Mechanical worker from a Czech play now automating tasks.
  6. 11. To speak monotonously, or a buzzing delivery vehicle.

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  1. 1. Bring up to speed, usually requiring an inconvenient restart.
  2. 2. Corporate marriage designed to dominate the market.
  3. 4. Fit to be donned, like a watch that harvests your health data.
  4. 5. Risky undertaking heavily backed on Sand Hill Road.
  5. 7. Vaporous storage that is actually just someone else's computer.
  6. 9. Second Greek letter, or a buggy release disguised as early access.

Tech News

Easy · 11×11 · 17 words
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  1. 2. Remote servers for file storage
  2. 5. Information stored by a machine
  3. 6. Computer that provides data to others
  4. 8. Program used to surf the web
  5. 12. Software program on a mobile phone
  6. 13. Tiny dot on a digital display
  7. 14. Unmanned flying vehicle
  8. 15. Hardware that connects to the internet

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  1. 1. Unit of digital information
  2. 2. Instructions written for a computer
  3. 3. A new version of installed software
  4. 4. Electronic message sent over the web
  5. 6. Describing a phone with advanced features
  6. 7. Machine that performs tasks automatically
  7. 9. Connected to the global network
  8. 10. To play video or audio over the web
  9. 11. Maker of the iPhone

Tech News

Medium · 11×11 · 13 words
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  1. 3. Official release event for a new product
  2. 6. Graphics processing giant leading the AI charge
  3. 9. Industry focused on smartphones and tablets
  4. 12. Corporate joining often scrutinized by regulators
  5. 13. Media platforms facing ongoing algorithm scrutiny

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  1. 1. Component tracking data in smart devices
  2. 2. Semiconductor component facing supply issues
  3. 4. Patch rolled out to fix software bugs
  4. 5. Unauthorized system infiltrator
  5. 7. Legal action against monopolistic practices
  6. 8. Alphabet's main search engine subsidiary
  7. 10. Musk's electric vehicle company
  8. 11. Status of a rapidly spreading internet phenomenon

Smartphones

Medium · 11×11 · 8 words
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  1. 3. Digital payment feature
  2. 6. Short-range wireless technology
  3. 8. A self-portrait photo

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  1. 1. Audio accessory
  2. 2. Receive files from the internet
  3. 4. Popular mobile operating system
  4. 5. Apple's video calling service
  5. 7. Short for microphone

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