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Google, Lenovo join Consumer Electronics Show exodus
AFP, Published on 24/12/2021
» SAN FRANCISCO: Google, Lenovo and other big name tech firms on Thursday cancelled plans to attend next month's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, joining an exodus fueled by fear of Covid-19.
Shoppers return for 'Black Friday,' but many have already bought
AFP, Published on 27/11/2021
» NEW YORK - Americans returned to stores for the "Black Friday" kickoff of the holiday shopping season, but online data shows that consumers have been spending big for weeks amid worries over shortages.
Facebook announces 10,000 EU jobs to build 'metaverse'
AFP, Published on 18/10/2021
» PARIS - Facebook on Monday announced plans to hire 10,000 people in the European Union to build the "metaverse", a virtual reality version of the internet that the tech giant sees as the future.
Apple to let media apps avoid 30% fee after global scrutiny
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/09/2021
» SAN FRANCISCO: Apple Inc. will allow developers of some apps like Netflix to link from their software to external websites for payments by users, addressing a longstanding App Store complaint and settling an investigation by Japan’s Fair Trade Commission.
China passes tough new online privacy law
AFP, Published on 20/08/2021
» BEIJING: China passed a sweeping privacy law aimed at preventing businesses from collecting sensitive personal data Friday, as the country faces an uptick in internet scams and Beijing targets tech giants hoovering up personal data.
Apple defends child protection features over privacy concerns
AFP, Published on 14/08/2021
» SAN FRANCISCO: Apple on Friday defended new child protection features that would check images uploaded to its cloud storage and on its messaging platform, rejecting concerns the updates pose threats to privacy.
The curious case of the $600 million crypto heist
AFP, Published on 12/08/2021
» PARIS: Cryptocurrency investors have been transfixed over the past few days by the antics of a mysterious hacker who stole more than $600 million -- before giving some of it back.
Google parent Alphabet profit soars as ads surge
AFP, Published on 28/07/2021
» SAN FRANCISCO - Google parent Alphabet on Tuesday reported quarterly profit that had nearly tripled, as money poured in from ads on its search engine and YouTube video platform.
CNN to ramp up streaming as viewers quit cable
AFP, Published on 20/07/2021
» NEW YORK - CNN unveiled plans Monday to launch a subscription streaming service next year in a stepped up effort to connect with viewers without cable or satellite television.
Pro-democracy Hong Kong newspaper halts shares after asset freeze
AFP, Published on 17/05/2021
» Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy media group announced it was halting share trading Monday, two days after authorities froze the assets of its jailed owner Jimmy Lai under a new national security law.