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Apple’s iPhone privacy changes signal of desire to enter advertising
Apple's recent changes in privacy policy signal that it may be entering internet advertising market.
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Apple, Disney back lobby groups against US climate bill
The biggest companies in the US are backing business and lobby groups that are fighting landmark climate legislation
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Grotesque': Konami's 'eFootball' release mocked by fans
It was meant to "signal a new era of virtual football", but Konami's "eFootball 2022" appears to have missed the goal
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You can now replay, save conversations on Clubhouse
New social audio features have been added to the app Clubhouse to compete against rivals like Facebook and Twitter
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Celebrity Instagram content linked to negative feelings, Facebook researchers say
The Wall Street Journal also published research on Instagram celebrity culture harming the mental health of teens
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ABB launches world's fastest charger to plug into surging e-car market
ABB sales double due to resurgent global industrial demand as it plans to float its electric vehicle charging business
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Facebook to highlight own positive research on Instagram and teens
Facebook made its own research on Instagram's positive impact on youth and teens' mental health, public
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YouTube blocks all anti-vaccine content
Online video company banning channels associated with prominent anti-vaccine activists, says spokesperson
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EU backs US tech trade declaration after French concerns
European Union governments commit to a joint EU-US declaration on technology cooperation at the upcoming TTC meeting
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Amazon launches robot to roll around house
Amazon announced a new household robot, Astro, and a deal with Disney for a voice-controlled tech in resort hotels
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Netflix buys first video game studio, rolls out mobile games
Netflix rolled out five mobile games in select European countries after they bought game creator, Night School Studio
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Pakistan carries out outer space activities for peaceful purposes: envoy
Ambassador Khokher highlights vision of national space programme at ICG meeting in Vienna
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Pakistani tech firm makes it to Forbes ‘Best Under A Billion’
For the second time in a row, Systems Limited has been included in the esteemed list
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Samsung wants to ‘copy-paste’ the brain onto 3D chip networks
Samsung aims to borrow from brain structures, and copy-paste the brain’s neuron wiring map to 3D neuromorphic chips
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TikTok hits 1 billion monthly active users globally
TikTok marked a 45% jump this summer when it hit one billion monthly active users
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Facebook puts Instagram Kids on hold amid criticism
Instagram has hit pause on a new app it is creating for kids, the app has received growing opposition for the project
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Electric cars need to lose weight, power up and cool down
Mercedez-Benz is looking for start-up companies to make electric cars lighter in weight and with more efficient motors
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Messaging platform Signal 'fully back up', resolves hosting outage
Messaging application, Signal was down earlier on Monday because of a hosting outage that affected its services
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Egypt's central bank approves contactless payments through mobile phones
Authorities also impose taxes on social media content creators in a revenue raising exercise
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Google to slash amount it keeps from sales on its cloud marketplace
Google Cloud Platform is cutting its percentage revenue share to 3% from 20%
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China's Geely to set up 5,000 battery swapping stations by 2025
A battery swapping station allows drivers to change car batteries to power the rides
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Top 5 wireless earphones of 2021
The 5 best wireless earphones of 2021, compiled according to the best sound, battery, and microphone.
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Apple bans Fortnite from App Store until conclusion of legal battle
Fortnite game was removed from the App Store after it violated Apple’s policies and launched its own in-app purchases
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Amazon campaigns to make cannabis legal in the US
In June 2021, Amazon had announced that it would exclude marijuana from its pre-employment drug screening program
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Electoral reforms
The onus is on the govt to take opposition into confidence, ensure there is consensus on use of technology
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EU said to legislate for common phone charger despite Apple protests
EU lawmakers have been pushing for a common charger for over a decade
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Sony’s PS5 update will make your games run faster
Discovery of a performance boost affects 1000 series launch model and newly released 1100 series model revision
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Facebook Oversight Board seeks clarity on review system for high-profile users
Inquiry follows a Wall Street Journal report that Facebook exempts high-profile users from some or all of its rules
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Is Tesla's Autopilot really safe?
Musk, the electric-car pioneer, has fought hard to defend Autopilot from critics and regulators
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Amazon is making its own TV that supports Alexa
Amazon claims their Fire TV Omni’s built-in far-field mic will respond to the “Alexa” word, like an Echo speaker
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Scientists create whitest paint that would eliminate need for air-conditioning
When applied to a building the paint will not absorb heat and will instead, emit it
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Five top podcast apps of 2021
Only available to iOS devices, Apple podcast is one of the best applications including over 30 million episodes
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Facebook says WSJ allegations are ‘mischaracterizations’
The Wall Street Journal articles say that Facebook exempted high-profile users from some or all of its rules
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China's new rules curbing online gaming addiction draw wide applause
Under new rules, online game providers can only offer one-hour services to minors from 8pm to 9pm
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HBO Max halves fees to lure back millions of subscribers
Company to lose about 5 million subscribers it had gained through Amazon's Prime video platform
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Ireland raises privacy concerns over Facebook Smart Glasses
Ireland's Data Privacy Commissioner (DPC) is the lead regulator of Facebook under the EU's strict data privacy laws
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Google abused Android dominance in India, says report
Report suggests Google used its "huge financial muscle" to illegally hurt competitors
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Research says “Dislike” feature will improve Spotify recommendations
A listener is 20% more likely to 'like' a song, when the algorithm is generated using “Likes” and “Dislikes”
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'Happy' SpaceX tourist crew spend first day whizzing around Earth
Inspiration4 is the first orbital spaceflight with only private citizens aboard
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Facebook launches new messaging, business tools for brands
New features will help Facebook offer personalised shopping experiences to its users
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Digital doggies: pet influencers on the rise in Singapore
Pet influencers trend was fuelled by a rise in online shopping and pet ownership during the coronavirus pandemic
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SpaceX to send all-civilian crew into Earth orbit
At the end, the four Americans will splash down off the coast of Florida, their descent slowed down by huge parachutes
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Apple’s new iPhone 13 boasts faster 5G, sharper camera
Apple Inc unveiled the iPhone 13 and the new iPad mini on Tuesday
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TECNO revolutionises the gaming scene in Pakistan with an exclusive nationwide launch of POVA 2
Visit your nearest retailer to purchase this amazing gaming device today
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China aims for 'civilised' internet with focus on 'socialist values'
Cyberspace should be used to promote education about the ruling party’s achievements, according to official guidelines
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Xiaomi challenges Facebook and launches its own smart glasses
Xiaomi has yet to announce the launch date and price of their new product
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Interactive Brokers launches cryptocurrency trading
Other brokers, including Robinhood Markets Inc and TradeStation also provide cryptocurrency trading
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S Korea fines Google $177m for blocking Android customisation
KFTC said Google hampered competition by making device producers abide by an “anti-fragmentation agreement (AFA)”
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TECNO POVA 2: The ultimate gadget for mobile gamers
Pre-order the all-new TECNO POVA 2 with a massive 7000mAh battery on Daraz.pk now
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New Kindle update will make navigation easier
New software update promises screen brightness adjustment, an Airplane, Bluetooth and Sync feature mode