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Apple Introduces Lockdown Mode To Thwart Spyware Menace
New Lockdown Mode feature for iPhones, iPads and Macs has been introduced, as Apple seeks to combat menace from state-sponsored hacking
Amazon Faces UK Investigation For Suspected Anti-competitive Practices
Another probe. Busy week for the UK's CMA after it confirms investigation of Amazon over “suspected anti-competitive practices”
UK Regulator Begin Probe Of Microsoft’s Activision Buyout
The CMA confirms start of investigation into Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of leading gaming holding company Activision Blizzard
Intel ‘Playing Politics’ Over Delayed Ohio Chip Factory, Alleges Governor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine alleges Intel's Ohio factory delay is a negotiating tactic, despite Pat Gelsinger hinting investment could shift to Europe
Steve Jobs Posthumously Awarded US Medal Of Freedom
President Joe Biden has named Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Job, as a posthumous recipient of the US Medal of Freedom
Twitter Seeks Judicial Review Of Indian Takedown Order
Clash continues, Twitter court challenge against Indian government order to remove certain content it deems to be against the law
Indian Economic Police Raid Offices Of Smartphone Maker Vivo
Indian economic crime agency Enforcement Directorate raids dozens of locations across India belonging to China's Vivo amidst border tensions
Foxconn Expects Stronger Sales In Spite Of Economic Gloom
iPhone manufacturer Foxconn revises full-year expectations upward amidst strong consumer and data centre demand, bucking turbulent conditions
Google To Delete Location History Of Users Who Visit Abortion Clinics
Google to automatically delete location history of users who go near sensitive locations such as abortion clinics following Roe v Wade reversal
US Approves SpaceX Starlink For Planes, Trains And … Ships
US FCC regulator gives its official approval for SpaceX to use its Starlink satellite internet network with moving vehicles
Meta Slashes Hiring As It Braces For Downturn – Report
CEO Mark Zuckerberg tells staff to brace for a deep economic downturn, as Meta cuts its hiring plans by at least 30 percent
Silicon In Focus Podcast: Connected Business
Is the definition of a ‘connected business’ very different today than it was just two years ago? And how can businesses embrace technology to enable them to connect with their customers and commercial partners?
BT Disappointed As CWU Votes To Strike, Despite 5 To 8 Percent Pay Rise
First strike in 35 years after BT staff with the e Communications Workers Union vote for industrial action over a pay dispute
Google Faces Fresh Privacy Complaints From EU Consumer Groups
Privacy quest. Google is a repeat offender, says BEUC, as ten European consumer groups file complaints with their data protection regulators
Google To Shut Down Hangouts Later This Year
Another app closure. Google Hangouts will be shut down in November this year, as conversations are moved onto Google Chat
Samsung Starts 3-nanometre Chip Production
How small? Samsung says it is the first in the world to produce 3-nanometre chips, as it takes the fight to foundry giant TSMC
Most Brits Concerned About Their Search History Data, ExpressVPN Finds
Ooh matron! Half of Brits would change online behaviour if their search history was made public, ExpressVPN research finds
US FCC Commissioner Urges Apple, Google To Remove TikTok
Fresh worry for TikTok, after FCC Commissioner writes to Apple and Google about removing the app from their respective App Stores
Airbnb Permanently Bans Parties, With Few Exceptions
Victory for irate neighbours? Airbnb confirms its temporary Covid ban on parties in its listings will now be permanent rule
Uber Agrees To Support Minimum Wage In Australia
Uber reaches deal with federal transport union to support legislation over minimum pay for 'gig economy' workers, following deals in UK and elsewhere
Connected Commerce: Next Generation Omnichannel
The omnichannel has been a key driver for all businesses as they connect and integrate each of their customer-facing systems. As enterprises look towards their futures, how are next-generation omnichannel services being created and dep ...
Nasdaq Listing Most Likely For ARM, Says Softbank Boss
Bad news for London's FTSE? Japanese owner of British chip designer ARM reiterates that Nasdaq is the likely listing location
Australia Fines Samsung Over Water-Resistance Claims
Samsung rapped over the knuckles by Australian regulator because of 'misleading' Galaxy smartphone water-resistance claims in nine adverts
Swedish Appeals Court Upholds Huawei 5G Ban
Fresh setback for Huawei after Swedish Appeal Court upholds lower court ruling that banned equipment from the Chinese giant
Yodel Confirms Cyberattack Disrupting UK Deliveries
Was it ransomware? UK-based delivery company Yodel confirms operational disruption of its delivery business, due to cyberattack
Google News Returns To Spain After 2014 Closure
After an eight year absence, Alphabet re-opens its Google News service for users in Spain, after a dispute over publisher payments
Seven In 10 UK Businesses ‘Planning 5G Deployments’
Research finds 70 pecent of UK businesses are using or plan to use 5G, as subscriptions predicted to hit 1 billion worldwide this year
German Regulator Probes Google Maps Under New Rules
Germany's antitrust regulator opens new probe into Google Maps terms, using new powers already applied in two previous cases against tech giant
Ericsson Hits Apple With 5G Patent Claims In UK High Court
Ericsson's latest patent-licensing battle with iPhone maker Apple comes to UK High Court as two sides argue over terms for new license