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Meta's Twitter rival Threads launches web version
AFP, Published on 25/08/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO - Threads, Meta's challenger to depose Twitter as the go-to platform for celebrities, companies and governments, is now available on the web as it seeks to revive its underwhelming launch.
The TV-streaming paradox
Life, Published on 16/08/2017
» The future of TV may well be a mishmash of streaming services that could rival the cost of a cable bundle -- but that are way more difficult to use.
Ex-football greats shoot for business glory with tech ventures
AFP, Published on 09/11/2016
» LISBON - There was a time, before TV deals brought untold riches to the game, when retiring footballers had little in the bank and few options for the rest of their lives.
Rise of the machines: Pakistani roboteers hunt global soccer glory
AFP, Published on 27/06/2016
» ISLAMABAD - The little striker wearing a crescent moon and star jersey lines up his penalty and kicks right, netting his goal as the keeper dives the wrong way and hits the ground yelping in pain.
'Call of Duty' conquered video game market in 2015
AFP, Published on 16/01/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - The "Call of Duty" video game installment released in November went on to rule the market, becoming the top-selling title last year at retail outlets, according to industry tracker NPD Group.
Brazilian president's alter ego chases votes online
AFP, Published on 24/10/2014
» SAO PAULO - Dishing out advice to Beyonce and chatting about reality TV, Dilma Rousseff's flippant online alter-ego is worlds apart from the actual Brazilian president's image as a stern task-master.
Line app urges password changes as Japan probes hacking
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Smartphone messenger application Line, which has hundreds of millions of users across Asia, was urging people to change their passwords Thursday as Japanese police investigated the hacking of hundreds of accounts.
Revenge: Dutch humiliate Spain 5-1
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/06/2014
» It was a replay of the 2010 World Cup final, but the Netherlands made it a very different outcome by routing champions Spain 5 - 1. Find out how you describe such a "mauling" in English.
Iran Facebook users 'given lengthy jail terms': report
AFP, Published on 30/05/2014
» An Iranian court has sentenced eight people to jail terms ranging from seven to 20 years for crimes including anti-regime propaganda posted on Facebook, an opposition website has said.
Vendors can watch World Cup, says RS
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 23/04/2014
» Small business operators will be exempt from fees for broadcasting World Cup 2014 football matches between June 12 and July 13.