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Vodafone To Hire 7,000 In Digital Services Push
British mobile giant Vodafone to hire thousands of software engineers to assist in its digital transformation and digital services push
Donald Trump To Launch ‘TRUTH Social’ Media Platform
Third time the charm? After indefinite ban on Twitter, and closure of short-lived website, Donald Trump is to launch a social media platform
Facebook Fined $70 Million By UK’s CMA
After Facebook questions the authority of the British competition watchdog, the CMA fines the social network £50m over Giphy purchase
FCC Urged To Address Spy Risk To US Telecom Networks
American senators have urged the US communications watchdog to address surveillance threats posed by foreign firms providing services to US telcos
Google Pixel 6 Launches At Compelling Price Point
Two new Android flagship phones from Google continues the aggressive pushback against more expensive smartphone alternatives
Facebook Considers Name Change In Major Rebrand – Report
What's in a name? Facebook is reportedly planning to rebrand itself with a new name, similar to the Alphabet/Google setup
Hacker Group Linked To China Compromising Global Telecom Networks
Warning from security experts CrowdStrike that 'LightBasin' hackers are burrowing into telephone networks around the world to grab data
Apple Adds Notch To New MacBook Pro
Why, why? Apple takes a leaf out of 2017's iPhone X design, and opts to add a notch cut out to the display of new MacBook Pro
CMA Competition Probe Into Music Streaming Market
British competition watchdog announces investigation into music streaming market, and issues recommendations for anti-virus industry
Apple Risks South Korean Clash After Investigation Warning
South Korean government official warns of possible investigation into Apple's compliance with new App Store payment law in that country
TSMC Confirms Chip Plant For Japan
Taiwanese chip giant TSMC confirms it will build a chip factory in Japan, that will focus on the older chips that are in such short supply
Microsoft Shutters LinkedIn In China Over Increasing Censorship
LinkedIn, China's last major US-operated social network, is being closed down, due to Beijing's increasing censorship of the online world
Apple iPhone 13 Production To Be Reduced Due To Chip Shortage
Global chip shortage will likely see Apple slash production of its iPhone 13 by as much as 10 million units, report warns
Apple 18 October Launch Event – MacBooks, AirPods Expected
Invites dispatched to a virtual Apple launch event on 18th October - new MacBook laptops and AirPod headphones are expected
EU To Investigate Nvidia’s Purchase Of ARM – Report
Concessions offered last week by Nvidia have reportedly failed to offset an extended antitrust investigation by European Union officials
Facebook Whistleblower To Testify In UK Parliament
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen is to travel across the pond and testify before a committee in the British Parliament
TSMC, Sony Mull Joint Chip Factory With Japanese Gov Help – Report
TSMC and Sony reportedly consider building a chip factory together, with financial assistance from the Japanese government
Apple Seeks Pause On Epic Games Antitrust Ruling
As appeal against ruling on Epic Games lawsuit begins, Apple asks US judge to put on hold orders to change App Store practices
Uber Sued In UK Over Alleged Facial Recognition Bias
Coloured drivers and couriers allege Uber's facial recognition system failed to effectively identify people of colour, or those with a dark skin
Sky Launches Streaming Television Unit, Sky Glass
Look mum, no satellite dish. Sky launches streaming television that doesn't require a satellite dish or even a set-top box
Twitter Sells Mobile Ad Platform MoPub
Nice little earner. Eight years after Twitter acquired MoPub for $350m in 2013, it sells the mobile ad company for $1.05bn in cash
Twitch Confirms Huge Data Breach Of Confidential Data
Amazon's video streaming service Twitch admits it has suffered a huge data breach, after source code and earnings information is posted online
Facebook Deletes Content Requested By Russia, But Will Still Be Fined
Not quick enough. Russia says Facebook has deleted the content it has requested, but will still be fined for not doing it quick enough
Windows 11 Arrives As Free Update, But Users Should Check Compatibility
Microsoft on Tuesday made available its Windows 11 operating system, but users are advised to check their computer satisfies its tough hardware requirements
Nvidia Offers EU Concessions Over $54bn ARM Deal
Why not the UK's CMA? Filing shows Nvidia offering concessions to the EU over its acquisition of British chip designer ARM
Eutelsat Raises Stake In OneWeb
French satellite firm Eutelsat increases stake in UK-based OneWeb, with additional $165m investment in satellite internet firm
Nokia Tablet Unveiled By HMD Global
Possible challenger to Apple iPad? New Android-based tablet device unveiled, namely the £199.99 Nokia T20 tablet from HMD Global
Whistleblower Says Facebook Knows It Is Harming People
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen to testify before US Senate, but has alleged the social network puts profits before clamping down on hate
Donald Trump Asks US Judge To Reinstate Twitter Account
Former President Donald Trump really wants to get his Twitter account back, and asks US judge to force Twitter to restore it