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EU demands Apple play fair
Life, James Hein, Published on 22/06/2022
» It looks like the Apple-specific charging cable may be a thing of the past with the European Union demanding that all smartphone makers use a universal USB-C port for wired charging by 2024. The same rule will be applied to many other electronic devices like tablets, cameras, headphones, handheld video game consoles and e-readers. In the future, laptops will need to follow the same rule.
CBS Studio Is Selling for $1.8 Billion
Business, Published on 18/11/2021
» A venture of two real-estate firms has agreed to pay more than $1.8 billion for the historic CBS Studio Center in Los Angeles, say people familiar with the matter, the latest deal in the red-hot studio sector.
Thailand’s new semiconductor incentives timed to support rising E&E Investment – Thailand Board of Investment
Published on 20/08/2021
» The incentives Thailand announced recently to promote investment in the manufacturing of semiconductors and related industries, as well as research and development, aim to further strengthen Thailand’s electronics supply chain at a critical juncture when the sector sees rising investment in face of global challenges, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) said.
Netflix Movies Turn Up in a Surprising Place: Theaters
Business, Published on 17/05/2021
» The nation's movie theaters are running out of movies. Some are turning to an unlikely source for more: Netflix Inc.
2020 winners & losers in geek
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 25/12/2020
» The year of 'Rona meant a lot of changes in the way we do things hence the term "new normal", and Geekdom wasn't left unscathed. However, that doesn't necessarily mean it was all bad. There are things we enjoyed watching this year with all the time we had on our hands and fan events that we "attended" right in the comfort of our own home that we wouldn't be able to normally attend. At the same time, there were some things that sadly suffered because of the pandemic and a certain something that fell flat despite all the hype. Here's the winners and losers of 2020 in geek.
Two BBC channels added to 3BB GIGATV lineup
Business, Published on 16/12/2020
» BBC Studios is launching two premium channels, BBC Earth and BBC Lifestyle, on Thailand's on-demand IPTV entertainment platform, 3BB GIGATV, a fixed broadband service in the country.
Transition key to success
Business, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 25/11/2020
» Although the rights of transgender people have been in the spotlight recently, it remains challenging for transgender women to achieve their goals in life and work. But Jakkaphong "Anne" Jakrajutatip, chief executive of JKN Global Media, who has over 10 million followers on her social media platforms, has broken through the barriers and proven the outstanding ability of transgender people in the field of business.
Universal Tosses Cinemas a Lifeline While Testing New Distribution Model
Business, Published on 21/10/2020
» Comcast Corp.'s Universal Pictures is releasing substantially more films to theaters this holiday season as it tries to spur attendance for troubled cinemas -- and boost its push to reset distribution norms by making movies available sooner for online rental.