October 13, 2021 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Russia

One-shot Sputnik Light shows 70% efficacy against Covid-19 Delta variant & strong potency as booster for other vaccines – study

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021By Editor

An extensive new study has shown that Russia’s one-dose Sputnik Light offers high protection against the dangerous Delta variant of Covid-19, and significantly boosts the immune response if used as a booster for other vaccines. … Read More >One-shot Sputnik Light shows 70% efficacy against Covid-19 Delta variant & strong potency as booster for other vaccines – study

Apple cutting iPhone Christmas production by 10 million units due to chip shortage – media

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021By Editor

US tech giant Apple is reportedly planning to slash its iPhone production goals in 2021 amid growing shortage of semiconductors around the world. The news has triggered an immediate 1.2% drop in the company’s share value. … Read More >Apple cutting iPhone Christmas production by 10 million units due to chip shortage – media

Is Facebook failing to take responsibility for its content? RT’s Boom Bust investigates

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021By Editor

Following a disastrous week, Facebook says it is willing to open up its algorithm to federal scrutiny to make sure it is performing as intended and not harming users. … Read More >Is Facebook failing to take responsibility for its content? RT’s Boom Bust investigates

Amazon rigged search results to favor its own knock-off products, despite denials – reports

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021By Editor

Amazon has been creating knock-off products from other sellers and then manipulating search results to promote its own copies on its Indian market site, Reuters reported, citing a trove of internal documents. … Read More >Amazon rigged search results to favor its own knock-off products, despite denials – reports

Videos

FriendlyJordies – the Youtuber who liquidated the NSW Deputy Premier. David Elliot is next?

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021By Editor

The Downing Centre had become the hang out spot for Sydney’s YouTube influencers and media personalities. Do you agree that David Elliot deserves a FPO? … Read More >FriendlyJordies – the Youtuber who liquidated the NSW Deputy Premier. David Elliot is next?

Videos

2GB Prank Call: “3 reasons why Dictator Gladys Berejiklian should be the next Prime Minister”

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021By Editor

The only only to get on the air these days via mainstream radio is to use covert tactics. Enjoy this hilarious phone call) … Read More >2GB Prank Call: “3 reasons why Dictator Gladys Berejiklian should be the next Prime Minister”

Soaring energy prices push Russian ruble to multi-month highs against dollar & euro

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021By Editor

The ruble has reached its strongest levels in months against the US dollar and the euro, as soaring global energy prices boost the Russian national currency. … Read More >Soaring energy prices push Russian ruble to multi-month highs against dollar & euro

World

Android phones send device, user ‘identifier’ data to manufacturers & Big Tech firms offering ‘pre-installed’ apps, new study says

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021By Editor

Android OS devices transmit sensitive user data like handset serial numbers and app usage info to manufacturers like Samsung and third parties like Google, Microsoft and Facebook – even after consumers opt out, a new study shows. … Read More >Android phones send device, user ‘identifier’ data to manufacturers & Big Tech firms offering ‘pre-installed’ apps, new study says

World

Australia’s Northern Territory sets broad jab-for-job Covid-19 vaccine mandate for public service workers

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021By Editor

Australia’s Northern Territory has announced a Covid-19 vaccine mandate for those working in public-facing jobs, including hairdressers and shop workers, requiring they get jabbed or risk fines and being barred from the workplace. … Read More >Australia’s Northern Territory sets broad jab-for-job Covid-19 vaccine mandate for public service workers

Russia

Facebook’s new ‘smart glasses’ could be American spying tool, Russian security agency says, warning of potential ban in country

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021By Editor

Russia’s top domestic security agency, the FSB, has aired a series of concerns about Facebook’s flagship wearable tech device, saying the camera-equipped glasses designed in partnership with Ray-Ban could be used for espionage. … Read More >Facebook’s new ‘smart glasses’ could be American spying tool, Russian security agency says, warning of potential ban in country