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Taiwan Bans China’s TikTok From Government Devices
National security move sees Taiwan implementing a public sector ban on China's TikTok and other Chinese software and services
Apple’s Self Driving Car Deadline Slips Again
Much delayed self-driving electric car from Apple is reportedly now going to be launched in 2026, after yet another delay
TSMC Arizona Fabs To Generate $10 Billion Yearly, Create 10,000 Jobs
Taiwanese chip giant's new fabs in Arizona are to generate plenty of revenue and jobs, as President Biden visits construction site
Apple Self Service Repair Arrives In UK, Europe
Right to repair arrives in UK and Europe, where users can now purchase genuine Apple parts to repair an iPhone themselves
TSMC Triples Arizona Factory Investment To $40 Billion
President Joe Biden is to visit TSMC chip plant in Arizona after Taiwanese firm prepares to more than triple its investment to $40 billion
Microsoft Promises 10-Year Sony PlayStation Deal
Microsoft offers Sony 10-year contract for Call Of Duty cross-platform release dates, to ease regulatory concern at Activision purchase
Drone and Robot Shopping
The logistics of the last mile have always been challenging for retailers. But, with multiple trials underway, is the future personalised delivery by autonomous drones? And will this technology be able to meet regulatory and safety reg ...
Meta Warns It May Remove US News Content
Facebook owner warns American Congress it may remove US news from its platform if it passes “ill-considered journalism bill”
Vodafone Chief Executive Read To Step Down
Vodafone chief Nick Read to step down at end of month after four years with finance director taking over in interim, as stock slump continues
Foxconn Moves Toward Full Production At Major iPhone Factory
Apple supplier Foxconn looks to resume full production at huge iPhone plant in late December or early January as China eases Covid measures
Apple ‘Shifting Production Away From China’
Apple reportedly working to shift production outside of China, as disruption leads to delays of latest iPhone 14 Pro and AirPods Pro 2 models
Elon Musk Suspends Kayne West Account After Swastika Post
Not again. Twitter post of a swastika sees account of American rapper Ye (aka Kayne West) suspended by Elon Musk
Apple Store Car Crash Sees Death, Injuries And Lawsuits
Last month a SUV smashed into Apple Store in Massachusetts shopping centre, killing one person and injuring 20 others. Lawsuits follow
US Drops Charges Against Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou After 2021 Deal
US prosecutors to dismiss charges against Meng Wanzhou, after last year's deal where she admitted false statements about Iran business
Parler And Kayne West Terminate Acquisition Deal
Owner of Parler and American rapper Kanye West (aka Ye) agree to terminate sale of the app, “in the interest of both parties”
Elon Musk Backtracks Over Apple Bust Up
Chief twit tweets 'misunderstanding' about Apple potentially removing Twitter from App Store has been “resolved” after meeting Tim Cook
Twitter No Longer Enforcing Its Covid Misinformation Policy
Elon Musk's Twitter confirms it has stopped policing its Covid-19 misinformation policy, as it restores 62,000 suspended accounts
Snapchat Staff Ordered Back To The Office
No more home working. Return to office working after Snap workers instructed to work in the office 80 percent of the time
Stolen Twitter Data Leaked Online, Even Bigger Breach Revealed
Summer data breach at Twitter sees hackers publish stolen data, but even bigger data breach has since been uncovered
UK Government Unveils Revised Online Safety Bill
The UK's revised online safety bill proposes fines of 10 percent of revenue if social networks fail to block racist, sexist content
EU To Allow 5G Connectivity On Flights
European Commission unveils plans for airlines to implement 5G connectivity onboard, for aeroplane passengers
Elon Musk: Apple Threatening To Remove Twitter From App Store
Musk reveals Apple has halted most of its advertising on Twitter and is allegedly threatening to pull the platform from its app store
Foxconn Offers Bonus For Employees Who Stay Amidst Disruption
Foxconn offers bonus to employees who remain at massive iPhone production plant in Zhengzhou following violent protests
Foxconn Apologies For Pay Mistake, After Worker Clashes At iPhone Factory
After protesting workers clashed with riot police, owner Foxconn apologises to staff at Zhengzhou iPhone factory in China
Brits Spend 22 Hours Per Year Changing Passwords, ExpressVPN Finds
ExpressVPN study finds one in ten people in the UK change their passwords daily, with 34 percent needing help for password resetting
China Claims To Have Resolved Child Gaming Addiction
China claims it has reduced video gaming among youngsters to less than 3 hours a week, after limiting gaming to 3 hours a week
Protests, Injuries Reported At Foxconn’s iPhone Factory In China
Hundreds of workers reportedly protest outside Foxconn's Zhengzhou iPhone factory, with some injured after clashes with Chinese police
HP To Layoff 4,000 To 6,000 Staff Over Next Three Years
Smaller still. Thousands of job cuts are coming to HP's global workforce, in addition to the 9,000 jobs it axed three years ago
Mark Zuckerberg Will Not Resign In 2023, Says Meta
Meta spokesman denies report that suggests CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to resign in 2023, amid investor pressure over financials and Metaverse