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EU tech rules could be global standard: Facebook whistleblower
Facebook Whistleblower, Frances Haugen, praises EU tech rules that compel firms to make content online safe.
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Tesla shares fall after Twitter users vote for Musk to sell stock
Tesla shares fell by 7.5% in the premarket after Elon Musk proposed selling 10% of his shares in a Twitter poll.
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Ethereum rises to new record, bitcoin to near 3-week high
Bitcoin rose to two-an-half-week peak, while ether also climbed to a new record high this week.
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Twitter users say 'yes' to Musk, to sell 10% of his Tesla stock
57.9% of Twitter users voted 'yes' to Musk's proposal to sell 10% of his Tesla stock.
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Spotify or Patari: which is the better music app
A detailed comparison of Patari and Spotify, to decide the best music app for you!
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Telehealth apps see post-Covid focus on mental wellbeing
Online telehealth apps have increased in demand since Covid19, as people begin to focus on their wellbeing.
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Apple hires former Tesla engineer to boost self-driving car effort
Apple has hired a former Tesla engineer to boost car development efforts.
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Amazon seeks to deploy 4,500 additional satellites
Amazon is seeking approval from US Communications to deploy 4,500 additional satellites for an internal project.
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Need stressed for safer digital space
Experts say collaborative approach necessary for online safety
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Researchers at Avast highlight fake apps on Google Play Store
A number of apps on Google Play Store are fake and aimed towards exploiting users unawares, says Avast.
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Israeli startup develops balloons to capture carbon dioxide
High Hopes Lab is determined to combat global warming by sending out balloons in the air to trap carbon dioxide.
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Facebook tests paid subgroups in subscription push
Facebook is trying to help creators make money on Facebook Groups, such as subscriptions to exclusive content.
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Nintendo says chip shortage hitting hardware development
Nintendo Co Ltd is hitting hardware development of its hit Switch device amid global chip shortage.
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Google to invest $1 bln in CME Group, agrees cloud computing deal
Google has invested $1 billion in CME Group and signed a deal to move operator trading system to the cloud.
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Airbnb revenue surges as countries invite vaccinated travelers
Airbnb's quarterly revenue topped Wall Street expectations as global travel resumes for vaccinated travelers.
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Apple's software boss warns against draft EU policy on App Store
Software boss criticised EU draft guidelines that will allow users to install software from outside the App Store.
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Digital rights activists accuse Facebook of anti-Palestinian bias
Palestinian activists called out Facebook and other social media platform for censoring content criticising Israel.
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Microsoft president says tech must compromise
President Brad Smith said that the tech sector needs to take the government's and people's concerns seriously.
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China's Lenovo beats chip shortage to post 65% rise in Q2 profit
Lenovo reported a 65% rise in second-quarter profits amid a global chip shortage.
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Google, Indian billionaire launch budget smartphone
Google and Mukesh Ambani partnered to create the world's most affordable smartphone.
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Microsoft rolls out new tech to connect its cloud to rivals
Microsoft is introducing a new range of technologies for its cloud computing services to work in other data centres.
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Facebook working on ways to protect users in the 'metaverse'
Head of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg stated that Facebook was working on protecting users in the metaverse.
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Netflix rolls out mobile games to subscribers on Android
Netflix has rolled out mobile games to android devices, which are accessible only through a Netflix subscription.
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Facebook shuts down facial recognition system
Facebook has decided to shut down its facial recognition system that identified users in pictures and videos
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Documents indicate Facebook plans to lure 6-year-olds
Facebook Whistleblower leaks document indicating Facebook's plans to introduce new products for kids under 6 years old
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Zuckerberg predicts Metaverse will be mainstream in 5-10 years
Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the new Metaverse is dedicated towards the future, in bringing people together.
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TikTok CEO steps down from Bytedance to focus on the video platform
TikTok CEO steps down as chief financial officer from Bytedance to focus primarily on the popular video platform
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Apple cuts iPad production to feed chips to iPhone 13
Asian newspaper, Nikkei, citing multiple sources declared that the global chip supply shortage is hitting Apple hard
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Facebook whistleblower Haugen urges Zuckerberg to step down
Facebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen in her first public address urges Mark Zuckerberg to step down and allow change
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Govt launches app to resolve issues of overseas Pakistanis ‘promptly’
Foreign Minister Qureshi rolls out ‘FM Portal’ to provide online services to diaspora living in 187 countries
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Pakistan's Salaam Takaful featured in InsurTech100 for 2021
The list recognizes the year's most innovative and technology-driven companies in insurance
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"Digitising committees": Women-led startup Oraan shares its success story
Pakistani fintech startup Oraan has made $3 million in seed funding.
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Sega, Microsoft explore cloud gaming alliance
Sega and Microsoft are exploring a strategic alliance to develop big budget titles
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Apple objects to links to outside payments ahead of Epic Games hearing
Apple reluctant to allow app developers to link third-party payments options ahead of its hearing next month
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German union calls for strikes at seven Amazon sites
German labour union has called a strike against Amazon for a raise in pay.
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E-health platform Sehat Kahani conducts breast cancer event
Sehat Kahani’s is playing a significant role in increasing awareness through its telemedicine platform
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Tech firms think they have a solution for counting CO2
As companies prepare pledges to help stop climate change, the first problem they face is quantifying their emissions
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Move over Apple, Microsoft now the world's most valuable company
Apple took a $6 billion hit to its sales during the fiscal fourth quarter
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Careem strengthens customer safety protocols
Careem is now conducting thorough background checks on all Captains NADRA and police verification portals
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Cryptocurrency Ether hits all time high of $4,400
Cryptocurrency markets have rallied sharply in recent weeks, and Ether is up over 60% since its September trough
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Meta Platforms shares rise as Facebook rebrands to focus on metaverse
Rebranding comes in the wake of criticism over policing of market power, algorithmic decisions and abuse of service
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GSMA Mobile 360 APAC Conference: '4G for all or 5G for a few'
Jazz CEO says Pakistan should not jump on the 5G bandwagon immediately
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Microsoft nearly overtakes Apple as most valuable company
The two companies have taken turns as Wall Street's most valuable company, with Apple holding the title since mid-2020
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Tesla's Elon Musk becomes richest person in history
With Tesla's stock at a record high, Musk's 23% stake in the trillion-dollar company is now worth about $230 billion
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Facebook changes its company name to Meta
Tech giant says the change would bring together its different apps and technologies under one brand
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Alphabet earns record profit on Google ad surge
Through its search engine, YouTube and partnerships across the Web, Google sells more ads than any other company
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China to step up efforts to build 'civilised internet'
Head of Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said such efforts were crucial to build a "modern socialist country"
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Facebook knew about, failed to police, abusive content globally: documents
Social media giant ‘hasn't hired enough workers who possess skills, knowledge needed to identify objectionable posts’
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Indian celebrities launch NFTs amid global craze
Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik is auctioning a reel where he hit a match-winning six for around 5 ethereums
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Australia plans to force parental consent for minors on social media
If made law, the bill would put Australia among the most stringent countries in terms of age controls for social media