No real threat from TikTok says GCHQ boss, but there is real concern over China's digital currencies and its Beidou sat nav network
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Apple Store Staff Down Under Vote To Strike
Better conditions. Demand for better pay and settled rosters see staff in Apple stores in Australia call for a strike action
PC Shipments Declined 15 Percent In Q3, Warns IDC
Worrying decline in PC shipments continues, as IDC reports 15 percent year on year decline, with Apple only manufacturer to see increase
Apple iPhone 15 To Feature USB-C, Says Noted Leaker
Noted Apple leaker Mark Gurman says iPhones are moving to USB-C next year, but warns it is “just a stopgap”
Apple Wins Huge Reduction Of French Antitrust Fine
French court lowers hefty 1.1 billion euros antitrust fine down to 371.6 million euros, over alleged price fixing with resellers
Judge Delays Trial, As Musk Says Twitter Won’t Take Yes For Answer
Elon Musk says Twitter won't take yes for answer, as judge rules he must complete acquisition by 28 October to avoid a trial
Google Unveils Flagship Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, And Pixel Watch
New Pixel 7 smartphones unveiled today by Google, including first-ever Pixel smartwatch with Fitbit included
The Wireless Imperative
For all enterprises, understanding how wireless technology factors into their digital transformation strategies is critical. Wireless communication also disrupts IoT, RPA and Machine Learning technologies as AI continues to influence b ...
Apple To Move AirPods, Beats Headphone Production To India – Report
Another China move? Apple reportedly in talks to begin making its AirPods and Beats headphones in India from 2023
Former Uber Security Boss Found Guilty Of Breach Concealment
Jury finds former head of security at Uber guilty of criminal obstruction for failing to report massive data breach in 2016
ARM Cuts 40 Percent Of UK Staff Recruited Under Softbank – Report
Global reorganisation at ARM Holdings sees job cuts hit United Kingdom harder than other locations around the world
Elon Musk Halts Fight, Agrees To Buy Twitter At Original Asking Price
Huge u-turn by Elon Musk less than a fortnight before his courtroom showdown, after now agreeing to buy Twitter at previously agreed price
EU Approves Common Charger For Mobile Phones
Final blow for Apple's Lightning connector, as European Parliament approves universal charger for mobile devices
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Unified Communications for a Smart Hybrid Working Future
For many enterprises, their post-pandemic future will see their businesses transformed into agile companies with dispersed workforces. These remote teams need tools to deliver integrated communications services that support hybrid work ...
Vodafone Confirms Merger Talks With Three UK
Potential merger between the UK's third and fourth largest mobile networks will likely face intense regulatory scrutiny
Elon Musk Slammed Over Ukraine Tweets
Tesla CEO widely criticised after he tweeted his thoughts about how Ukraine should appease Russia for its invasion of that sovereign nation
Ride-Hailing Firm Bolt Protests Barcelona Rules
Ride-hailing firm Bolt adds bumper extensions to comply with 'counterproductive' new regulations in Barcelona
Apple Executive Departs After Crude TikTok Comment
A senior and key executive for Apple's supply chain operations has left the iPhone maker, after crude attempt at humour in TikTok video
Meta Platforms To Pause Hiring, Warns Of Restructuring – Report
Facebook parent Meta is to freeze hiring and further restructure, as Mark Zuckerberg says budgets will be reduced, headcount adjusted
UN Defeats Russia With ITU Boss Vote
United Nations stops Russia installing their own candidate for secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Google To Shutter Gaming Service Stadia
No surprise there. Google admits Stadia gaming service has not gained traction and will closed down on 18 January
YouTuber Notes Swelling Battery Issue In Samsung Phones
YouTuber notes batteries in some older and not so old Samsung phones are swelling up, but it is unclear if there is a systemic flaw
Amazon Unveils Sleep Tracking Device, Updates Echo, Kindle
Arrival of Halo Rise sleep tracker comes amid updates to Fire TV, Kindle, and new Echo devices that double as Wi-Fi mesh extenders
Apple Removes Russian Social Media Giant VK From App Store
Russian regulator demands explanation after Apple removes Vkontakte from its app store to comply with UK sanctions
Apple Shares Fall After iPhone 14 Manufacturing Report
Wavering demand? Drop in share price on Wednesday after report that Apple is ditching plans to boost production of the iPhone 14
Hack Results In ‘Obscene’ Apple News Notifications
Fast Company shuts down its website after it was hacked, which saw “obscene and racist” notifications sent via Apple News service
Meta Takes Down Influence Operations By China, Russia
Covert influence campaigns run by China and Russia targeted users in US, UK, EU, covering issues such as US mid terms and war in Ukraine
Apple Begins Making iPhone 14 Handsets In India
China manufacturing shift. Apple says it has begun assembling iPhone 14 models in India for the first time
ICO Warns TikTok Of Possible £27m Fine
British data protection watchdog says TikTok's failed to protect children's privacy and may have breach UK data protection laws
Optus Warns Cyberattack Compromised Data Of 10 Million Customers
Mobile operator Optus blames "offshore entity" for what could be Australia's largest ever data breach, impacting up to 10 million customers